Andean Chronology

The chronological systems of the Central Andes area with two main stages, Preceramic and Ceramic. The Ceramic is broken down into: Initial Period, 1900-1200 BC, Early Horizon 1200-300 BC, Early Intermediate Period 300 BC-700 AD, Middle Horizon 700-100, Late Intermediate Period 1100-1438/1478, and Late Horizon 1438-1532. These horizon periods are times of widespread unity in cultural traits. Intermediate periods are times of cultural diversification.

Chronological systems of the Central Andes area with two main stages, Preceramic and Ceramic. The Ceramic is broken down into: Initial Period, 1900-1200 bc Early Horizon 1200-300 bc Early Intermediate Period 300 bc to ad 700, Middle Horizon 700-1100, Late Intermediate Period 1100-1438/1478, and Late Horizon 1438-1532. These Horizon periods are times of widespread unity in cultural traits. Intermediate periods are times of cultural diversification.