essay
The exploration and explanation of early monumental architecture in the Andes
early ceremonial architecture in the andes : a conference at dumbarton oaks, 8th to 10th october 1982 • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1985 • Pages: 29-57
By: Moseley, Michael Edward.
Abstract
This is an introduction to other documents in the volume included in this collection. In addition, Moseley explores the history of theories employed to explain the rise of monumental architecture in the Central Andes. Early theories were derived from those of Max Uhle and it was believed Chavín de Huantar was the origin of an architectural style subsequently imitated on the Peruvian coast. We now know the opposite the true: that Chavín de Huantar was the ultimate synthesis of traits found in a variety of monuments from earlier coastal sites. This work provides an overview of a handful of these Late Preceramic and Early Formative monuments, noting the persistence of some ceremonial architectural features, and changes in crops and other foodstuffs. It also considers the possibility of commodity exchange networks between the highlands and the coast by the third millennium BC, channeled through sites strategically located in the rugged landscape.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2012
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 5000-3000 BP (3000-1000 BC)
- Coverage Place
- coastal and highland north-central Peru
- Notes
- Michael E. Moseley
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 51-57)
- LCCN
- 84010291
- LCSH
- Andes Region--Antiquities