essay

Archaeological excavations in the Vegachayoq Moqo sector of Huari

huari administrative structure : prehistoric monumental architecture and state government • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 71-80

By: Bragayrac D., Enrique.

Abstract
Bragayrac presents a preliminary report of the archaeological excavations in the Vegachayoq Moqo sector of Huari. This sector consists of a religious structure with '…walls that form trapezoidal enclosures to create plazas around the mound …' (page 71). Found within this sector are altars, niches, and many burials. Bragayrac concludes '…that Huari was an urban capital of ceremonial character …' and that the Vegachayoq Moqo temple was so important '… that its followers carefully interred it in the final days that Huari was still functioning as an urban capital.' (page 80).
Subjects
Ceramic technology
Religious and educational structures
Building interiors and arrangement
Burial practices and funerals
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Huari
HRAF PubDate
2003
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 ; 2002
Field Date
December-June 1982
Coverage Date
Middle Horizon
Coverage Place
Vegachayoq Moqo; site of Huari; Ayacucho Valley; Peru
Notes
Enrique Bragayrac D.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 80)
LCCN
89023354
LCSH
Indians of South America--Antiquities--Peru