book chapter
The Tiwanaku: portrait of an Andean civilization
Blackwell • Cambridge, Mass. • Published In 1993 • Pages: 38-86, 303-311
By: Kolata, Alan L..
Abstract
The first chapter describes the natural environment of the southern Andean region. It explains how the natural environment and the unequal distribution of resources affected and possibly shaped the cultures that arose there. The second chapter gives a synopsis of the various cultures that flourished in the southern Andes before the emergence of Tiwanaku as a major power and describes their major traits. Some of the common cultural traits, art styles, religious ideologies, and ecological adaptations of the area are explored. The author then explores some of the hypotheses as to why Tiwanaku culture became prominent.
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Notes
- Alan Kolata
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-311)
- LCCN
- 92039248
- LCSH
- Indians of South America--Antiquities