An introduction to the archaeology of Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile and Argentina, and Ecuador through the study of particular themes: hunter-gatherers-fishers and the emergence of agriculture and sedentary life; the development of ranked societies and ceremonialism; urbanism and the rise of major political states and empires. It will outline the various culture periods including the Late Preceramic and Initial; Chavin; Mochica; Tiwanaku and Wari, Chimu and Inka focussing in particular on the North and Central Coasts and the southern Highlands of Peru. Settlement pattern studies and the analysis of art and material culture play an important role in this course.

Two 2,000 word essays (50% each).

Normally offered in alternate years
2 hours of lectures and one hour of tutorial per week

One first year course to the value of 6 units in Archaeology (ARCH or PREH) or permission of the lecturer.

PREH2040 Archaeology of Central Andes.

Keatinge, R. Peruvian Prehistory, Cambridge University Press, 1988.