ANTH 4450 Archaeology of Peru
This course introduces the student to the major time periods in Peruvian prehistory and the early historic period, along with the known cultural achievements of each time period. Emphasis will be given to the major civilizations which appeared in this part of the world, ending with the Inca Empire of the sixteenth century A. D. Included will be a brief look at the geography, geology, and ecological zones of Peru, and how they affected prehistoric peoples of the areas. The course will end with a look at the developments of the Colonial period.