Shepherds of Puna from the Middle Horizon Period in the Callejón de Huaylas, Peru
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https://doi.org/10.15381/arqueolsoc.2007n18.e13153Keywords:
Pastoralum, Middle Horizon, ceramics, textiles, Recuay, radiocarbon dates.Abstract
Archaeological data obtained from three sites located on the Pierina mining influence area, Callejón Huaylas, Perú have gathered evidence to argue for pastoralism operations during the Middle Horizon period (650 950 AD). This epoch saw a rise of llama herds. The temporal occupation has been confirmed by radiocarbon measurements that are agreed with ceramic and lithic local styles. It is suggest a possible increment on the consumption of textile by Wari State, which propelled rural centers such as Ancosh Punta. Regional interaction is assumed by the Wari control of obsidian sources, the only imported raw material for manufacturing lithic tools. Obsidian found in Pierina was obtained from Ayacucho (Quizpisisa source) and Arequipa (Alca source). However, local patterns remain the same specially in the manufacture of ceramic vessels, projectile points, and the building of rectangular funerary chullpa construction with offerings were composed of symbolic elements that reflect Wari interaction.
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