ANTH 3560 - On the Inka Road: Survey of Andean Prehistory

(3 Units)

An archaeological survey of the prehistory of South America, with an emphasis on the Inka and their antecedents. Students will trace cultural developments from the appearance of the first sedentary socieities on the Pacific Coast, through the Chavin horizon, the Chimu state, and the Inka empire, up to the arrival of European explorers. The course investigates the interplay of politics, the environment, art, and culture in Andean prehistory.

Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.

Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 (or equivalent) is recommended.

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