Book
Caballo muerto: a complex of early ceramic sites in the Moche Valley, Peru
Xerox university microfilms • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 2012 • Pages:
By: Pozorski, Thomas George.
Abstract
This dissertation is an exploration of monuments at Caballo Muerto in the Moche Valley, comparing them with others from sites throughout the rivers valleys of the north coast—including discussion of the symbiotic relationship between coastal and inland sites—and with the site of Chavín de Huantar in the highlands of Peru. Structures described for Caballo Muerto are Huaca de Los Reyes, Huaca Cortada, Huaca Curaca, Huaca Herederos Chica, Huaca Herederos Grande, and Hall of the Niches, and an ancient road. Additional monuments in the complex date to after the Initial period. Excavations were undertaken at many in order to clarify their construction sequence and absolute chronology. Social organization is discussed as it pertains to the labor involved in construction. Friezes found on the monuments are compared to other, contemporary friezes, with interpretation of their significance in religious observances. Some friezes were located where they could be seen by large gatherings in the plazas, while others were intended to be viewed only by smaller, more restricted groups. There is a sequence of increasingly restricted spaces as one proceeds into the monuments; additional indication of the existence of privileged elites.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2012
- Field Date
- 1973-1975
- Coverage Date
- 4000-2400 BP (2000-400 BC)
- Coverage Place
- coastal La Libertad and Ancash regions, Peru
- Notes
- by Thomas George Pozorski
- UM 76-26,687
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 456-473)
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 1976
- LCSH
- Andes Region--Antiquities