essay

Pre-state societies and cultural styles in ancient Peru and Mesopotamia: a comparison

upon this foundation : the 'ubaid reconsidered : proceedings from the 'ubaid symposium, elsinore, may 30th-june 1st 1988 • Copenhagen • Published In 1989 • Pages: 293-321

By: Patterson, Thomas C. (Thomas Carl), Ubaid Symposium (1988 : Helsingør, Denmark).

Abstract
In this paper Patterson compares archaeological evidence that sheds light on pre-state societies in Peru and Mesopotamia (Iraq)and, simultaneously, considers how such theoretical concerns as concepts of chiefdoms, kin/civil conflicts , temple economies, and trade, are involved in their formation.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Production and supply
Ceramic technology
Occupational specialization
Community heads
Priesthood
tradition
Ubaid
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Middle East
Sub Region
Middle East
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2006
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
7500-6000 BP (5500-4000 BC)
Coverage Place
Iraq, Peru, South America
Notes
By Thomas C. Patterson
Discussion of Thomas C. Patterson's paper / Chairman R. McC. Adams
For bibliographical references see document 14: Henrickson and Thuesen
LCSH
Ubaid culture