book chapter

The Formative period: 1800 B.C. - A.D. 100

peoples and cultures of ancient Peru [by] Luis G. Lumbreras. Translated by Betty J. Meggers • Washington • Published In 1974 • Pages: 48-93, 237-244

By: Lumbreras, Luis Guillermo, Meggers, Betty J..

Abstract
This is an overview of the Formative Period of coastal and highland Peru. The Lower Formative is defined as those areas with Formative culture prior to the spread of Chavín iconography. Descriptions are provided for early ceramics and architecture from the north to the south coastal regions: from the Jequetepeque to the Ica valley.
Subjects
Culture summary
Ceramic technology
Structures
tradition
Coastal Andean Early Formative
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2012
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
4100-1900 BP (2100 BC-AD 100)
Coverage Place
Peru
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
Peru--Antiquities