Middle Formative
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The Middle Formative is a period in ancient Andean prehistory marked by the emergence of complex ceremonial centers, social stratification, and distinctive regional art and architecture.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Middle Formative canonical | 1 |
Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archaeological period
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cultural period ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
increasing political complexity
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monumental construction ⓘ public architecture ⓘ regional interaction networks ⓘ religious ritual ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
distinctive regional architecture
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distinctive regional art ⓘ emergence of complex ceremonial centers ⓘ social stratification ⓘ |
| follows | Early Formative ⓘ |
| hasCulturalContext |
ancient Andean societies
ⓘ
pre-Columbian civilizations ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
ceremonial centers
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iconographic innovation ⓘ platform mounds ⓘ stone sculpture ⓘ sunken courts ⓘ |
| hasLocation |
Andes
NERFINISHED
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South America NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| involves |
development of ceremonial landscapes
ⓘ
increasing social hierarchy ⓘ regional stylistic traditions in art ⓘ specialized craft production ⓘ |
| partOf | Andean prehistory ⓘ |
| precedes | Late Formative ⓘ |
| temporalPosition | middle phase of the Formative period in the Andes ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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