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Book Synopsis: The Middle Horizon period (A.D. 600–1000) was a time of sweeping cultural change in the Andes. Archaeologists have long associated this period with the expansion of the Wari (Huari) and Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) states in the south-central Andes and the Pacific coasts of contemporary Peru and Chile. Tenahaha and the Wari State contains a series of essays that challenge current beliefs about the Wari state and suggest a reassessment of this pivotal era in Andean history. In this collection, a picture emerges of Wari power projected across the region’s rugged and formidable topography less as a conquering empire than as a source of ideas, styles, and material culture voluntarily adopted by neighboring peoples. Much of the previous fieldwork on Wari history took place in the Wari heartland and in Wari strongholds, not areas where Wari power and influence were equivocal.
In Tenahaha and the Wari State, editors Justin Jennings and Willy Yépez Álvarez set out to test whether current theories of the Wari state as a cohesive empire were accurate or simply reflective of the bias inherent in studying Wari culture in its most concentrated centers. The essays in this collection examine instead life in the Cotahuasi Valley, an area into which Wari influence expanded during the Middle Horizon period. Drawing on ten years of exhaustive field work both at the ceremonial site of Tenahaha and in the surrounding valley, Jennings and Yépez Álvarez posit that Cotahuasinos at Tenahaha had little contact with the Wari state. Their excavations and survey in the area tell the story of a region in flux rather than of a people conquered by Wari. In a time of uncertainty, they adopted Wari ideas and culture as ways to cope with change.
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Discover the secrets of the Middle Horizon period with "Tenahaha and the Wari State: A View of the Middle Horizon from the Cotahuasi Valley" book. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Andes during a time of sweeping cultural change. Unravel the mysteries behind the expansion of the powerful Wari and Tiwanaku states in Peru and Chile's Pacific coasts. This collection of essays challenges conventional beliefs, shedding new light on the pivotal era of Andean history.
Unlike previous studies that focused on the Wari heartland, "Tenahaha and the Wari State" takes you deep into the Cotahuasi Valley, an area influenced by the Wari during the Middle Horizon period. Through exhaustive field work and extensive excavations at the Tenahaha ceremonial site, authors Justin Jennings and Willy Yépez Álvarez paint a vivid picture of a region in flux.
Contrary to popular belief, the Cotahuasinos at Tenahaha had minimal contact with the Wari state. Rather than a people conquered by the Wari, they embraced Wari ideas and culture as a means to adapt to the uncertain times. This groundbreaking research challenges the prevailing notion of the Wari state as a cohesive empire and offers a fresh perspective that has long been overlooked.
If you are passionate about history, archaeology, or the Andean civilization, "Tenahaha and the Wari State" is a must-have addition to your collection. Explore the untold stories, uncover the hidden truths, and gain a deeper understanding of the Middle Horizon period. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge and challenge established theories.
Ready to embark on a journey to the past? Grab your copy of "Tenahaha and the Wari State" today and dive into the captivating world of the Andes. Unlock the secrets of the Middle Horizon with this thought-provoking book.
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