Description: The Prehistory of Chalchuapa marks a turning point in the archaeology of El Salvador, a solid foundation for future research. El Salvador has been all but ignored by Mesoamerican archaeologists. Few excavations have been undertaken, fewer still have been published until this monumental report on the University of Pennsylvania’s excavations in the highlands of western El Salvador. The three volumes provide an initial view of the prehistory of the region, as well as some new and exciting approaches to artifact analysis. The first volume documents the excavations in the Chalchuapa zone, including Bruce Anderson’s trenches into the stratified middens which provided the artifactual sequences (extending back to 1000 B.C.). Volumes 2 and 3 consist of analysis and interpretations of artifacts (Payson Sheets), figurines (Bruce Dahlin), and ceramics (Robert Sharer). Each analysis is independent of the others and a separate sequence is established for each material category. This original approach crosschecks the various lines of evidence and allows for comparison of the differing rates of change within each industry. Free shipping with USPS Media Mail. Shipped insured with signature confirmation required.
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Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: Pennsylvania
Signed: No
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Subject: Prehistory of Chalchuapa, El Salvador
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1978
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Three Volume Set, Photographs, Supplementary materials, maps, Appendix, bibliography
Author: Robert J. Sharer, General Editor
Region: South America
Personalized: No
Topic: El Salvador
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Archeology
