essay
Conchopata: a community of potters
huari administrative structure : prehistoric monumental architecture and state government • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 81-92
By: Pozzi-Escot B., Denise.
Abstract
Pozzi-Escot begins the discussion about the site of Conchopata by examining the previous research that occurred there. Conchopata (also known as Qonchopata and Menzel may have called the site Chakipampa) dates from the Early Intermediate Period through the Middle Horizon. Only the data that pertain to the Middle Horizon were marked for OCM (Outline of Cultural Materials) codes. The height of Conchopata's settlement was during Middle Horizon Epoch 1 when more elite activities took place there along with large-scale ceramic production. There is evidence of long distance trade and a cemetery. Pozzi-Escot states, 'It seems likely that [Conchopata] architecture is the prototype out of which Huari urban architectural units developed….' (page 91).
- 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
- 1982
- Coverage Date
- Middle Horizon
- Coverage Place
- Conchopata; Ayacucho Valley, Peru
- Notes
- Denise Pozzi-Escot B.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 92)
- LCCN
- 89023354
- LCSH
- Indians of South America--Antiquities--Peru