book chapter

Lukurmata: household archaeology in prehispanic Bolivia

Princeton University PressPrinceton, N.J. • Published In 1994 • Pages:

By: Bermann, Marc.

Abstract
Bermann writes of the results from his fieldwork at the Tiwanaku site of Lukurmata, a second-order site in the Tiwanaku hierarchy. Bermann focused on households to give a different perspective on the rise of the Tiwanaku state and social change. The various households and associated artifacts uncovered are reported in detail along with the burials found and the public architecture uncovered. Household life appeared to change at different times than would be expected if the site of Tiwanaku were the sole driving force of change. Bermann's research supports the idea that Tiwanaku was a state society rather than just a hegemony with trade and religious networks.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Archaeological excavation methods
Sociocultural trends
Cultural participation
Bone, horn, and shell technology
Ceramic technology
Dwellings
Settlement patterns
Utensils
Visual arts
Household
Burial practices and funerals
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Tiahuanaco
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2002
Field Date
1986 and 1987
Coverage Date
1900 BP-800 BP (100 A.D.-1200 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Lukurmata; Bolivia
Notes
Marc Bermann
Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-303)
For pages 42-148 see S050 Andean Regional file, document 1:Bermann, Lukurmata
LCCN
93023366
LCSH
Indians of South America--Antiquities