Architecture and power in the ancient Andes

"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.

First sentence: Ancient traces of stone suggest humans have lived in buildings for at least 350,000 years.

Year

1996

Language

English

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Editions

3

Pages

272

ISBN

9780521675635

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