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An Aymara kingdom in 1567

Ethnohistory • 15 (2) • Published In 1968 • Pages: 115-151

By: Murra, John V..

Abstract
In this article, Murra describes the political and territorial organization of the Aymara kingdom, Lupaqa, based on a 1567 administrative report by a Spanish crown inspector, Garica Diez. The report is an important document for Andean archeology, because it is the source of Murra's idea of 'verticality.' The report contains information about the productivity of the kingdom, its socio-political system, including coastal colonies and tribute system.
Subjects
Historical and archival research
Topography and geology
Real property
Production and supply
Dependencies
Chief executive
tradition
Aymara Kingdoms
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Notes
John V. Murra
Includes bibliographical references (p. 146-151)
LCCN
57043343
LCSH
Indians of South America--Antiquities