Cuz Cuz or Cuzcuz is a small village and an
archeological site which lies about 6 kilometers from the city of
Illapel,
Choapa Province, in the
Coquimbo Region of
Chile
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. It is important in Chilean history as the place where the treaty ending the
Chilean Civil War of 1829
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was signed.
History
The first inhabitants of the area arrived during the Paleoindian Period (12000-8000 a.C) characterized by hunters of large size animals. Archeological digs for this periods have been found in the Quereo site. The second period is the Archaic (8000 -200 a.C) with a population of hunters and gatherers. The third population period is the Agro-Potters with: a) the El Molle complex (130 a.C-700 d.C), b)
Las Ánimas (800-1000 d.C) and c)
Diaguita culture (1000-1536 d.C). Finally the
Incas conquered this territory shortly before the arrival of the Spaniards, which establish their main population center about 5 kilometers away, at the confluence of the rivers
Illapel and
Choapa, founding the city of Illapel.
The Treaty of Cuz-Cuz, between the liberal and the Conservatives forces that brought an end the
Chilean Civil War of 1829
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was signed here.
Tourism
Cuz-Cuz is home to one of the largest concentrations of petroglyphs from the
El Molle culture. They are spread out over an area of approximately 35 square kilometers. This site seem to form part of a large ancient astronomical observatory, with the petroglyphs being their astronomical records.
May 15 is
San Isidro Day in Cuz-Cuz. If the day falls on a Monday, the following Sunday is celebrated. Celebrations begin at noon with a Mass, followed by a procession and Chinese dances.
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List of reduplicated place names
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External links
Complete study of Petroglyphs in the area
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Archaeological sites in Chile
Populated places in Choapa Province