essay
The natural and human setting
tiwanaku and its hinterland : archaeology and paleoecology on an andean civilization • Washington, Dc • Published In 1996 • Pages: 23-56
By: Binford, Michael W., Kolata, Alan L..
Abstract
This chapter examines the geology, surface hydrology, groundwater, climate, paleoclimate, pollen found in lake cores, Lake Titicaca (water quality, lake levels, productivity, etc.), aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna, etc. of the southern Lake Titicaca basin. Also examined are the chronology of widespread use of raised field agriculture, settlement patterns, and other land-use practices up to the present day. The authors ask the question of, '…how Tiwanaku civilization emerged and flourished in the seemingly harsh environment of the Andean altiplano. Our description of ecosystems and their potential economic uses by humans should demonstrate that this environment is not as difficult as it appears …' (page 54).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Geologist
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2002
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 1900 BP-800 BP
- Coverage Place
- Tiwanaku and Catari River drainage basins; Bolivia
- Notes
- Michael W. Binford and Alan L. Kolata
- For bibliographical references see document 8: Kolata
- LCCN
- 95005837
- LCSH
- Indians of South America--Antiquities