List of Figures . . vi
List of Tables . . xiv
Preface . . xv

1. Introduction to the Huancane-Putina Survey . . 1
   The Northern Titicaca Basin Landscape . . 1
   Previous Research and Archaeological Context . . 17
   Survey Area and Research Design . . 19
2. Analysis of Ceramics from the Middle and Lower Rio Huancane Subdrainage, Department of Puno, Peru . . 23
   Results . . 24
   Discussion . . 30
   Summary of the Periods . . 32
   Paste Analysis . . 34
   Description of Wares . . 48
3. Site Descriptions . . 173
4. Huancane-Putina Settlement Patterns: Interpretations and Discussion . . 261
   The Archaic Period . . 261
   Formative I . . 264
   Formative II . . 226
   Formative III . . 268
   Huana I . . 268
   Huana II and Tiwanaku I . . 268
   Tiwanaku II . . 268
   Altiplano I . . 274
   Altiplano II . . 274
   Altiplano III . . 274
   Inca I . . 274
   Inca II . . 278
   Inca III . . 278
   Discussion . . 278

Appendix A: Ceramic Materials from the Huancane-Putina Survey . . 283
Appendix B: Lithic Materials from the Huancane-Putina Survey . . 391
References Cited . . 403