essay

Malacological analysis

Cahuachi in the ancient Nasca world, by Helaine Silverman • Iowa City, Iowa • Published In 1993 • Pages: 294-299

By: Rodríguez de Sandweiss, María del Carmen.

Abstract
This document presents the results of a malecological analysis of shellfish remains from the site of Cahuachi, where they were often used as offerings. Provenience data for these and other deposits are part of the discussion.
Subjects
Organization and analysis of results of research
Fauna
Diet
Sacred objects and places
tradition
Nazca
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Archaeologist
Faunal Analyst
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2013
Field Date
1985, 1988
Coverage Date
2200-1250 BP (200 BC-AD 750)
Coverage Place
Cahuachi, Nazca district, Nazca, Ica, Peru
Notes
by María del Carmen Rodríguez de Sandweiss
For bibliographical references see document 4: Silverman (1993, Cahuachi in the ancient Nasca world)
LCCN
92042223
LCSH
Nazca culture