Researchers from the Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology "Kuelap" (INAAK) at the
discovered carved heads and more than 200 structures at the Ollape Archaeological Site, located in La Jalca district, in Chachapoyas province, Peru's Amazonas region.
The UNTRM specified that one of the most notable findings corresponds to two carved heads, recovered from the rubble of the perimeter walls of a circular structure.
Based on their orientation and position, it was determined that they were originally placed on the exterior of that building.
Additionally, during the survey work, the UNTRM's Geomatics Research Laboratory supported the project through drone flights and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) mapping, generating high-precision maps of the site.
These were verified on-site by the INAAK archaeology team, who identified over 200 pre-Hispanic structures at Ollape, revealing its vast extent and complexity.
Furthermore, during these efforts, various architectural friezes were recorded, including a unique discovery: a new zigzag frieze design.
Finally, it was noted that this project is carried out thanks to the agreement between the Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza National University of Amazonas and the La Jalca District Municipality, with funding from UNTRM and the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
This represents a joint effort to research, preserve, and promote the archaeological heritage of La Jalca Grande, a community that keeps a rich cultural tradition alive in northeastern Peru.