Settlement Patterns, Urbanism, Neighborhoods: Comparative Perspectives from Grupo Gallinazo and Cerro San Isidro, Coastal Peru

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Ancient Mesoamerican and Andean Cities: Old Debates, New Perspectives" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

This paper explores the formation, morphology, and neighborhood organization of two early urban settlements on the north coast of Peru – Grupo Gallinazo (~100 BCE–700 CE), Virú Valley, and Cerro San Isidro (~800 BCE–1500 CE), Nepeña Valley. Investigating variations in spatial arrangements and settlements at these two sites allows for a series of comparative insights into urban trajectories along the north coast of Peru. I pay particular attention to the potential of geospatial methods in relation to the different geological, architectural, and other anthropogenic processes at play in site formation and settlement growth. I discuss the results of survey operations at both sites, highlighting their sociocultural implications. Ultimately, the paper highlights the value of comparative analysis in studying ancient urbanism in the Andes and emphasizes the diversity of urban spaces throughout the region.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Ancient Mesoamerican and Andean Cities: Old Debates, New Perspectives   •
• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)

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Abstract Id(s): 38780.0