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A Nasca 8 occupation at an early Nasca site

Andean past • 1 • Published In 1987 • Pages: 5-55

By: Silverman, Helaine.

Abstract

The author describes the site of Cahuachi, previous excavations, and her excavation of the Room of the Posts, built in the latter half of the site’s apogee during during Nazca phases 3-4, and with continued ceremonial to the end of the tradition proper in Nazca 8. In addition to the nine wooden posts in its center, there were remains of plaster and paint on the walls, and numerous offerings buried in the floor, such as ceramics and trophy heads.

HRAF PubDate

2015

Region

South America

Sub Region

Central Andes

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2013

Field Date

1984-1985

Coverage Date

2200-1150 BP (200 BC-AD 850)

Coverage Place

Cahuachi, Nazca district, Nazca, Ica, Peru

Notes

Helaine Silverman

Includes bibliographical references (p. 13-15)

LCCN

91648286

LCSH

Nazca culture