essay
Cheqo Wasi, Huari
huari administrative structure : prehistoric monumental architecture and state government • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 55-69
By: Benavides Calle, Mario.
Abstract
Benavides describes architecture and some of the findings (miniatures, human femur lamps, etc.) from the section of Huari known as Cheqo Wasi. Benavides proposes, '… the central structure at Cheqo Wasi was devoted to a cult of the dead … this structure is virtually surrounded by complexes of funerary chambers.' (page 68).
- Subjects
- Acculturation and culture contact
- Ceramic technology
- Lithic industries
- Masonry
- Architecture
- Building interiors and arrangement
- General tools
- Visual arts
- Burial practices and funerals
- Cultural stratigraphy
- tradition
- Huari
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- 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 ; 2002
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- Middle Horizon
- Coverage Place
- site of Huari; Ayacucho basin; Peru
- Notes
- Mario Benavides C.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 69)
- LCCN
- 89023354
- LCSH
- Indians of South America--Antiquities--Peru