Early Empires of the Andes: The Middle Horizon

4 credits

The civilizations of Wari and Tiwanaku built the first empires of Andean South America long before the Inca. Middle Horizon (AD 500–1000) mythohistory, urbanism, state origins, art, technology, agriculture, colonization, trade, and conquest are explored using ethnohistory and archaeological sources. Course is offered during summer Study Abroad. Students may not receive credit for both ANAR 157 and ANAR 157S. Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.