The early Lima occupation of Pachacamac: a view of the origins of the Templo Viejo
The archaeological excavations carried out by the Wiese Foundation at the Templo Viejo, Pachacamac (1986-1990), considered as one of the ancient oracles of the Lima culture, produced valuable information about this old building concerning to its ceremonial spaces, constructive phases, environmental...
| Autor Principal: | Franco Jordán, Régulo G. |
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Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
2017
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http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/boletindearqueologia/article/view/16616/16953 |
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The archaeological excavations carried out by the Wiese Foundation at the Templo Viejo, Pachacamac (1986-1990), considered as one of the ancient oracles of the Lima culture, produced valuable information about this old building concerning to its ceremonial spaces, constructive phases, environmental impacts, and associated ceramics. Based on this evidence, it is assumed that during the Early Intermediate Period, the Templo Viejo became the major ceremonial building of Pachacamac and the center of the political and religious entity of the Lurín Valley. Judging from the remains found in dense middens located nearby this building, it seems that adverse environmental conditions characterized the Early Lima phase. During this time, there was a high consumption of food as result of the rituals and ceremonies taking placehere, perhaps this temple received pilgrims from the Lurín and Rímac Valleys because Pachacamac was already recognized the most important oracle of the Lima culture. During the Middle Horizon Pachacamac consolidated its reputation over larger areas of the Andes. |
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