Kolata "Tiwanaku Ceremonial Arch & Urban Organization" Flashcards
1
Q
Where do the “divine twins” of creation sit in Tiwanaku?
A
West & East
2
Q
Which direction was favorable in Tiwanaku, East or West?
A
East (sunrise)
3
Q
“_________” is one of the most ubiquitous but least understood elements of Tiwanaku iconography
A
the Andean cross
4
Q
Name of mythical mountain & Tiwanaku pyramid?
A
Akapana
5
Q
Huaca …
A
Concentrated powers / seemingly both hegemonic & spiritual
6
Q
2 things that go from above ground to underground in the city
A
Water and bones of offerings (dismembered human males & lamas)
7
Q
On preserved textiles, tie-dyed circles meant what?
A
Circles may have represented days on calendar (177 also on a sculpture).
