essay

Conchopata: a community of potters

huari administrative structure : prehistoric monumental architecture and state governmentWashington, D.C. • Published In 1991 • Pages: 81-92

By: Pozzi-Escot B., Denise.

Abstract
Pozzi-Escot begins the discussion about the site of Conchopata by examining the previous research that occurred there. Conchopata (also known as Qonchopata and Menzel may have called the site Chakipampa) dates from the Early Intermediate Period through the Middle Horizon. Only the data that pertain to the Middle Horizon were marked for OCM (Outline of Cultural Materials) codes. The height of Conchopata's settlement was during Middle Horizon Epoch 1 when more elite activities took place there along with large-scale ceramic production. There is evidence of long distance trade and a cemetery. Pozzi-Escot states, 'It seems likely that [Conchopata] architecture is the prototype out of which Huari urban architectural units developed….' (page 91).
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Ceramic technology
Architecture
Settlement patterns
General tools
Chronologies and culture sequences
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
1982
Coverage Date
Middle Horizon
Coverage Place
Conchopata; Ayacucho Valley, Peru
Notes
Denise Pozzi-Escot B.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 92)
LCCN
89023354
LCSH
Indians of South America--Antiquities--Peru