essay

Early monumental architecture of the Jequetepeque Valley, Peru

early ceremonial architecture in the andes : a conference at dumbarton oaks, 8th to 10th october 1982 • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1985 • Pages: 209-226

By: Ravines, Rogger.

Abstract
Ravines describes the results of an archaeological salvage project in the middle Jequetepeque Valley prior to the construction of the Gallito Ciego dam; mostly survey and mapping with some excavation. Fifty-two early sites were identified. Six categories of monumental architecture occur at different sites and some description is provided for the ceramics and domestic architecture found surrounding these complexes.
Subjects
Religious and educational structures
Miscellaneous facilities
Settlement patterns
Archaeological survey methods
Dwellings
tradition
Coastal Andean Early Formative
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2012
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
3800-3000 BP (1800-1000 BC)
Coverage Place
Jequetepeque Valley, Pacasmayo and Chepen provinces, La Libertad region, and Contumaza province, Cajamarca region, Peru
Notes
Rogger Ravines
Includes bibliographical references (p. 226)
LCCN
84010291
LCSH
Andes Region--Antiquities