book chapter
The Initial Period and Early Horizon: chapter 6
Incas and their ancestors : the archaeology of Peru • New York, N.Y. • Published In 1992 • Pages: 34-36, 38, 40, 60-61, 122-159, 171, 238-239, 263-268
By: Moseley, Michael Edward.
Abstract
Moseley gives a brief overview of the artifacts and sites of the Initial Period and the Early Horizon, mostly in Peru. He particularly discusses irrigation agriculture, monumental architecture such as U-shaped temples, and the influence several highland centers had (Chiripa, Chavin de Huantar, Pukara). Moseley also discusses the theory that the Lanzon stela may have been considered a talking god or oracle and that Chavin was the center of a religious cult that helped spread secondary oracles. Only data pertaining to the Andean highlands was indexed for OCM (Outline of Cultural Materials) codes.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2002
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 3500 BP-2200 BP (1500 B.C.-200 B.C.)
- Coverage Place
- highlands of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru
- Notes
- Michael E. Moseley
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 263, 265)
- LCCN
- 91065309
- LCSH
- Indians of South America--Andes--Antiquities