The book "Asentamiento Chanka" by Julio Ernesto Valdez Cárdenas offers a comprehensive analysis of the archaeological sites of the Chanka culture, which emerged in the late Intermediate Period in the Andean regions of Huancavelica, Ayacucho, and Andahuaylas. The author examines the reasons why these communities settled in strategically located highlands after the decline of the Wari culture. The Chanka built impressive settlements surrounded by massive walls, featuring circular living spaces, and produced simple, coarse ceramics. The book highlights the interactions between the Chanka and the Incas and provides valuable insights into the cultural and social dynamics of that time.