Kotosh

Kotosh is an archaeological site near the town of Huánuco, Peru, dating to 4500–3000 BC. It features six periods of continuous occupation and reveals three cultural phases—Kotosh, Wairajirca, and Mito—that predate the Chavin culture. Ceramic artifacts show links to Chavin through stirrup spouts, plain rocker stampings, and curvilinear designs [1][2].