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'''Real Alto''' is an archaeological site in Chanduy parish, Santa Elena canton. It is internationally known as one of the first farming and pottery villages in the Americas with a ceremonial centre, built by people of the Valdivia culture. | '''Real Alto''' is an archaeological site in Chanduy parish, Santa Elena canton. It is internationally known as one of the first farming and pottery villages in the Americas with a ceremonial centre, built by people of the Valdivia culture. | ||
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== The complex == | == The complex == | ||
The site is run by the comuna's elected council (''cabildo''). It includes: | The site is run by the comuna's elected council (''cabildo''). It includes: | ||
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* laboratories and lodging for visiting students and researchers. | * laboratories and lodging for visiting students and researchers. | ||
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Entry is free; the complex depends on visitors' donations, and the cabildo provides guides and maintenance. | Entry is free; the complex depends on visitors' donations, and the cabildo provides guides and maintenance. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Valdivia]] | * [[Valdivia]] | ||
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* [[Las Vegas culture]] | * [[Las Vegas culture]] | ||
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''Source: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 186–191, 221).'' | ''Source: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 186–191, 221).'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:44, 2 November 2026
🏺 Real Alto
Real Alto is an archaeological site in Chanduy parish, Santa Elena canton.
Real Alto is an archaeological site in Chanduy parish, Santa Elena canton. It is internationally known as one of the first farming and pottery villages in the Americas with a ceremonial centre, built by people of the Valdivia culture.
The complex
The site is run by the comuna's elected council (cabildo). It includes:
- a site museum, El Mogote;
- an ethnographic house showing traditional building;
- an experimental garden;
- laboratories and lodging for visiting students and researchers.
Entry is free; the complex depends on visitors' donations, and the cabildo provides guides and maintenance.
See also
Source: PDOT cantón Santa Elena 2023–2027 (pp. 186–191, 221).
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