Reconstruction of a Diquís Settlement
2018 © Maxim Tabachnik
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Reconstruction of a Diquís Settlement

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This large-scale reconstruction illustrates a Diquís settlement (700–1500) as a complex and interconnected space. Communal dwellings, maize fields, canoes, and plazas highlight agricultural wealth, water management, and social coordination. The layout reflects a sophisticated understanding of environment, labor, and ritual life.