Empire and Domestic Economy

The book highlights the archaeological contributions of Matos Mendieta, who conducted significant research in the Upper Mantaro and Tarma drainages during the 1960s and 1970s. His work, supported by the Smithsonian Institution, involved reconnaissance and excavations between Lake Junín and Huancayo. The narrative also emphasizes his collaboration with North American archaeologists, fostering international scholarly relationships and advancing the understanding of the Inka provincial center at Huanuco Pampa and the broader highland Peru region.