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The formative site of Las Haldas, Peru: architecture, chronology, and economy
American antiquity • 43 (4) • Published In 1978 • Pages: 652-673
By: Matsuzawa, Tsugio, Shimada, Izumi.
Abstract
Tokyo University archaeologists excavated at Las Haldas on the north coast of Peru in 1958 and 1969. This report presents some results of the later excavations directed by Matsuzawa, concentrated on revealing the relationship between Terraces III and IV, forming a major section of the temple complex. Detail is provided on stratigraphy and architectural features. Radiocarbon dating proved inconclusive. The early ceramics indicate an Initial period date, but excavations did not reach earliest levels. The quantity of midden indicates continuous occupation over a long period, sustained by maritime resources supplemented by exchange with Casma Valley communities for agricultural produce.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2012
- Field Date
- 1958, 1969
- Coverage Date
- 3650-2740 BP (1650-740 BC)
- Coverage Place
- Las Haldas, Casma province, Ancash, Peru
- Notes
- Tsugio Matsuzawa, translated by Izumi Shimada
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 673)
- LCCN
- 46036122
- LCSH
- Andes Region--Antiquities