Oliver, Jose R;
(1998)
A Prehistoric Longhouse Structure, Maticora Valley,
Venezuela.
In: Richard, Girard, (ed.)
Proceedings of the XVI International Congress of Caribbean Archaeology.
(pp. pp. 134-157).
International Association of Caribbean Archaeology: Basse Terre, Guadeloupe.
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Abstract
In Western Venezuela, close to the MatÌcora River, a large prehistoric longhouse was fortuitously discovered by the author during a reconnaissance of the region in 1981, and has never been fully reported. The site (FAL- 7) and the house structure were accidentally exposed and adversely impacted by a bulldozer during the construction of a jagüey (pond). The ovoid longhouse measures 18 x 13 m (234 m2), making it the largest such structure in northern Venezuela. Defined features include two interior hearths, postmolds, pitholes, and two possible entryways. This essay presents a discussion of the local culture historic context of the longhouse and a descriptive and interpretative analysis of the house features and associated materials.
| Type: | Proceedings paper |
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| Title: | A Prehistoric Longhouse Structure, Maticora Valley, Venezuela |
| Event: | International Congress of Caribbean Archaeology 1995 |
| ISBN: | 2951068506 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Publisher version: | https://dloc.com/AA00061961/00593/ |
| Language: | English |
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| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Institute of Archaeology UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL SLASH > Faculty of S&HS > Institute of Archaeology > Institute of Archaeology Gordon Square |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10178203 |
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