book chapter
The regional development period: 100 B.C. - A.D. 700
peoples and cultures of ancient Peru • Washington • Published In 1974 • Pages: 94-149, 237-244
By: Lumbreras, Luis Guillermo, Meggers, Betty J..
Abstract
This article is an overview of the major cultures comprising the Andean Regional Development Period by the Director of the Museo Nacional de Antropología y Arqueología, in Lima, Peru. Lumbreras discusses settlement patterns, subsistence, social organization, arts and crafts, and burial practices of the Gallinazo, Moche, Recuay, Lima, Nazca, Huarpa, Tiahuanac, and some lesser known cultures. The article includes numerous photographs of pottery, stone work, and sites from each period and tradition.
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Notes
- Luis G. Lumbreras. Translated by Betty J. Meggers
- Translation of: De los pueblos, las culturas y las artes del antiguo Peru
- The original Spanish text is not included
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-244)
- LCCN
- 74002104
- LCSH
- Indians of South America--Antiquities