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Population and ‘city’ scale claims are plausible but uncertain

Claim about Teyuna (Ciudad Perdida) · Stance: challenging

Visitor-facing sources cite population estimates (often ~1,500–2,000) and emphasize the terrace count; but estimating residents from terraces, activity areas, and contemporaneity requires assumptions that should be made explicit.

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Evidence for and against

  • Population estimate range (~1,500–2,000) cited in the ICANH guide
  • Upper Buritaca basin network (multiple associated settlements)

Other claims about Teyuna (Ciudad Perdida)