Architecture and power in the ancient Andes
Subtitle: the archaeology of public buildings
By: Jerry D. Moore.
Series: New studies in archaeology
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York, NY, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
Subjects: Indian architecture -- Andes Region; Indians of South America -- Andes Region -- Politics and government; Indians of South America -- Andes Region -- Rites and ceremonies; Andes Region -- Antiquities
Description: "Compares plans of 22 structures on the Peruvian north coast dating from preceramic to Chimu. Uses objective criteria to assess social purpose (centrality, ubiquity); symbolic intent (scale, permanence); and social control (visibility, access pattern)"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-254) and index.