essay

An assessment of the validity of the Naymlap dynasty

northern dynasties : kingship and statecraft in chimor: a symposium at dumbarton oaks, 12th and 13th october 1985 • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1990 • Pages: 243-274

By: Donnan, Christopher B..

Abstract

Excavations at the sites of Chotuna and Chornancap in the Lambayeque Valley provide evidence for a sequence of occupation consistent with the traditional history of the Naymlap dynasty. There are illustrations of Early through Late Phase ceramics, maps of the architecture, and an adobe brick seriation. The overall emphasis is on the Early to Middle Phase occupations, AD 750-1370. No Moche diagnostic ceramics were found at Chotuna, but there was a clear break in occupation around AD 1100, when a major El Niño event occurred. Although the evidence does not prove the existence of Naymlap and his dynasty, certain events—such as the founding of Chotuna and a flood creating a disruption in the occupation—match expectations based on traditional history.

HRAF PubDate

2015

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; 2014

Field Date

1980-1982

Coverage Date

1250-630 BP (AD 750-1370)

Coverage Place

Chotuna and Chornancap, Lambayeque district, (Lambayeque Valley), Peru

Notes

Christopher B. Donnan

Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-274)

LCCN

89023336

LCSH

Chimu Indians--Politics and government--Congresses

Chimu Indians--Antiquities--Congresses

Chan Chan Site (Peru)--Congresses

Peru--Antiquities--Congresses