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The Middle Horizon as viewed from Moche Valley

chan chan: andean desert city • Albuquerque • Published In 2010 • Pages: 321-331

By: Mackey, Carol J..

Abstract

Archaeological evidence is reviewed to test the premise that the Huari (Wari) tradition influenced the Moche and Chimu traditions in the Moche Valley. Influences from the north coast of Peru are also explored. No Huari influence is found for the introduction of urbanism, columnar construction of adobe bricks, or large walled enclosures; these changes predate the Huari. Slight Huari influence can be seen in the adaptation of a flexed burial position and some Red, White, Black ceramic designs, even though no Huari religious themes are included. These influences probably arrived after the abandonment of the highland Huari capital. Instead, major influences came from the far north coast as seen in myths, legends, and the [i]audiencia[/i].

HRAF PubDate

2015

Region

South America

Sub Region

Central Andes

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2014

Field Date

not specified

Coverage Date

1400-1000 BP (AD 600-1000)

Coverage Place

Trujillo province (Moche Valley), La Libertad, Peru

Notes

Carol J. Mackey

For bibliographical references see document 18:[Moseley and Day] (2010, References)

Reprint of 1982 copy

LCCN

80054567

LCSH

Chanchán (Peru)