essay

Kivas?

architecture of social integration in prehistoric pueblos • (1) • Published In 1989 • Pages: 161-167

By: Lekson, Stephen H..

Abstract
In this article Lekson critiques the assumption made by other archaeologists (e.g., Adler, Lipe, Plog, Blinman, Hegmon, and others) that so-called 'kivas' at Pueblo II-III sites were essentially ceremonial structures. He analyzes the content of each of the above authors' theories, and comes to the conclusion that looking for kivas as ritual institutions prior to AD 1300 is unwise, for he says that it was only in the post AD 1300 period (Pueblo IV and V), that the ceremonial function of kivas becomes apparent.
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Ceramic technology
Dwellings
Public structures
Religious and educational structures
tradition
Early Anasazi
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2011
Field Date
No Date
Coverage Date
1100-700 BP (AD 900 -1300)
Coverage Place
Southwestern United States
Notes
Stephen H. Lekson
Includes bibliographical references (p. 166-167)
LCCN
89081117
LCSH
Pueblo architecture
Pueblos--Social aspects--Southwest, New.
Indians of North America--Southwest, New--Social life and customs