essay

Origins and development of Andean pastoralism: an overview of the past 6000 years

walking larder : patterns of domestication, pastoralism, and predation • London • Published In 1989 • Pages: 258-268

By: Browman, David L..

Abstract
Browman examines the archeological evidence for the rise of pastoralism in the Andes and presents the various dates. He states, '…the pattern that is being recovered from the Andes suggests that llama and alpaca pastoralism, and …guinea-pigs, developed much earlier than plant cultivation.' (page 256). As much of the evidence comes from coastal sites, only the data that pertain to the Highland Andean Archaic were indexed for OCM (Outline of Cultural Materials) codes.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Fauna
Historical reconstruction
Pastoral activities
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Highland Andean Archaic
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2002
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
7000 BP-3500 BP (5000 B.C.-1500 B.C.)
Coverage Place
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru
Notes
David L. Browman
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-268)
LCCN
88010127
LCSH
Indians of South America--Andes--Antiquities