Transitional Paiján Architecture and Space

The low frequency and often unique topographic setting of small circular stone ring structures of the late Paiján phase (ca. 11,200-9800 cal BP) necessitate a reconsideration of their nature and meaning at sites in several north coast valleys of Perú. It was previosly thought that they were exclusiv...

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Autor Principal: Dillehay, Tom D.
Formato: Artículo
Idioma: spa
Publicado: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú 2014
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Acceso en línea: http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/boletindearqueologia/article/view/9081/9491
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Sumario: The low frequency and often unique topographic setting of small circular stone ring structures of the late Paiján phase (ca. 11,200-9800 cal BP) necessitate a reconsideration of their nature and meaning at sites in several north coast valleys of Perú. It was previosly thought that they were exclusively domestic in function; however, it is now hypothesized that some may be multifunctional, including ritual activities.