Turrialba, una encrucijada : arqueología regional y rutas de comunicación en un valle del trópico húmedo de Costa Rica (11.000 a.C.-1600 d.C.)

Author

Ricardo Vazquez Leiva, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Date of Award

1-1-2014

Language

Spanish

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

College/School/Department

Department of Anthropology

Content Description

1 online resource (xxxiv, 391 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Robert M Rosenswig

Committee Members

Marilyn A Masson, Robert M Carmack

Keywords

ancient routes, long trajectory, population collapse, population size, settlement patterns, Spanish contact, Excavations (Archaeology), Trade routes, Travel, Ancient, Communication

Subject Categories

History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology

Abstract

Routes are related with human occupation and social changes from the end of the Pleistocene to the beginning of the Spanish colonization in the Turrialba Valley, Costa Rica. The archaeological research was conducted in conjunction with the Angostura Hydroelectric Project, within a 120-km-square survey area and 145 sites. A limited number of them were excavated.

Recommended Citation

Vazquez Leiva, Ricardo, "Turrialba, una encrucijada : arqueología regional y rutas de comunicación en un valle del trópico húmedo de Costa Rica (11.000 a.C.-1600 d.C.)" (2014). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1299.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1299