Archaeological Research in the Cañete Valley, Peru

Part of: Society for American Archaeology 80th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2015)

This session focuses on current archaeological research performed in the Cañete Valley located in the Peruvian south-central coast. Speakers will present results from excavations and/or surveys taken place in different archaeological sites pertaining to different temporal periods, mainly Early Intermediate Period, Middle Horizon, Late Intermediate Period and Late Horizon (Inca) The objective of this session is to share and exchange information from the different research projects focused on the valley in order to obtain a more regional perspective on the historical trajectory of the area.

Other Keywords
Cañete valleyIncaCañeteWariCerro de OroCeramicsPotteryTextilesEmpireArchaeometry

Geographic Keywords
South America