essay
A Provincial perspective of Huari organization viewed from the Chicha/Soras Valley
huari administrative structure : prehistoric monumental architecture and state government • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 215-231
By: Meddens, F. M. (Frank M.).
Abstract
The Chicha/Soras Valley represents the southern limit of the core area of Huari expansion. The Yako site in the valley contains remains of three structures and a terrace system covering 20 hectares. Located at an altitude of 3,330 m places the site near high-altitude pasture for alpaca breeding. Meddens believes that residents of the site produced food for camelid herders. Meddens also examines the Chiqna Jota site in the valley, a Middle Horizon, Epoch 2 site. The site covers 9, possibly 16 hectares, with 117 planned and unplanned structures. Meddens discusses evidence of an offering arrangement of non-ceremonial pottery, which may be part of a secularized non-state cult practice.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2002
- Field Date
- 1978-1982
- Coverage Date
- Middle Horizon
- Coverage Place
- Chicha/Soras Valley, Ayacucho and Apurimac Departments, Peru
- Notes
- Frank Meddens
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-231)
- LCCN
- 89023354
- LCSH
- Indians of South America--Antiquities--Peru