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Architectural evidence for the development of nonegalitarian social systems in coastal Peru
origins and development of the andean state • Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] • Published In 1987 • Pages: 9-14
By: Feldman, Robert A..
Abstract
Feldman presents architectural evidence for social stratification during the Preceramic at the site of Aspero, mainly describing the temple mound of Huaca do los Idolos during the Late Preceramic (4750-4400 BP, or 2750-2400 BC). The mounds at Aspero were not domestic structures and would have been built with corporate labor, indicating a chiefdom level society. There is also a comparison of coastal religious architecture with highland temple structures. The similarities between these two areas are evidence of extensive contacts and trade. For references cited, see Haas et al. 1987.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2012
- Field Date
- 1973-1974
- Coverage Date
- 6964–4000 BP
- Coverage Place
- Aspero, Supe Puerto (Supe Valley), Barranca province, Lima region, Peru
- Notes
- Robert A. Feldman
- For bibliographical references see document 9
- LCCN
- 86019332
- LCSH
- Andes Region--Antiquities