La cruz en América (Arqueología Argentina)

The book opens a thoughtful journey into one of the most familiar symbols on the continent: the cross. Rather than treating it as a purely Christian relic, the author traces its earliest appearances among pre‑Columbian societies, showing how it adorned idols, pottery and ceremonial sites long before European contact. By weaving together archaeological finds from the Andes, the Pampas and the Caribbean, the narrative reveals a pattern that links the cross to rain‑gods and atmospheric forces, suggesting a deep‑rooted, indigenous meaning.

Drawing on a lively debate among scholars such as Brinton, Wilson and Mortillet, the work examines competing theories about whether these motifs arose independently or stem from a shared, ancient symbolic language. It highlights striking parallels between northern and southern American cultures—spirals, meanders and triangular forms that echo a universal visual grammar. Listeners are invited to reconsider how symbols travel, transform, and reflect the human desire to communicate with the unseen world.