Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
12-2012
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)
First Advisor
Dr. Thomas Pozorski
Second Advisor
Dr. Shelia Pozorski
Third Advisor
Bobbie Lovett
Abstract
The Casma Valley on the north coast of Peru contains a high concentration of Initial Period (2150-1000 B.C.) sites. One of these sites, Huerequeque, is located approximately 25 km inland in the Sechin branch of the river on a hillside. The site contains a mound and plaza complex, intermediate architecture, and residential architecture. My project considers the resources needed for constructions and tools. I identify what was utilized and discuss trends in construction material, collection methods and argue a “convenient construction” model. Included in my discussion of architecture, I consider the amount of human power necessary for these efforts. Regarding stone tools, I address artifacts from the 2009-11 field seasons in terms of their function, composition, and possible source regions. This study is aimed to provide a glimpse into ancient life ways in an attempt to gain a better understanding of how an early complex society utilized their environment
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2012 Daniel Wilson Nicholson. All Rights Reserved.
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