Kapeutumistas
Kapeutumistas were a pre-Columbian culture that flourished in the Ecuadorian highlands, specifically in the province of Chimborazo, from the 8th to the 15th century. The name "Kauptum" is derived from the Kichwa language, which means "wild boar" or "tapir".
Little is known about the daily life, social structure, and politics of the Kapeutumistas. However, archaeological
The Kapeutumistas built small, rectangular houses using stone and adobe, with thatched roofs. Their architecture was
One notable aspect of Kapeutumista culture is the presence of triangular-shaped funerary structures, which were likely
The Kapeutumistas were absorbed into the Inca Empire in the 15th century, after which their culture was