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Antiquity, Project Gallery: Connell et al __ Learn about archaeological research of an indigenous society in northern Ecuador that proved to be one of the most difficult for the Incas to conquer. - illustrated - From Antiquity Magazine - http://antiquity.ac.uk/ProjGall/Connell/connell.html
Chamak Pacha Archaeological Research Project __ "These pages are devoted to an ongoing research project in the southern Lake Titicaca Basin that is focused on developing a more detailed understanding of the transition from hunting and gathering to the development of settled village life and the adoption of domesticated plants and animals." Well, I certainly couldn't say it any better. - illustrated - From - UC Santa Barbara - http://titicaca.ucsb.edu/chamak_pacha/
Cotahuasi Introduction __ "Proyecto Cotahuasi is an ongoing archaeological research project in the mountains of Peru. The project's main goal is to develop a basic understanding of the prehistory of the Cotahuasi River Valley." You will find papers, maps, research results and more. - illustrated - From UC Santa Barbara - http://titicaca.ucsb.edu/cotahuasi/jennings/index.html
Easter Island __ A glimpse of Easter Island's huge artifacts - photos - http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~wsayres/EasterIsland.html
Easter Island __ "Over 800 carved rock statues have been counted on Easter
Island. So who built them, and how, and why? - illustrated -
http://exn.ca/mysticplaces/EIsland.cfm
Easter Island __ Student-written article about the archaeology, ecology, and
history of Easter Island. - From ThinkQuest -
http://library.thinkquest.org/3011/eastert.htm
Easter Island Copes With World Heritage Designation __ "Easter Island has been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO. This article from CNN discusses the pros and cons of such a designation." - http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/9610/16/chile/
The Easter Island Project __ This website provides technical information with respect to the NOVA-funded team's attempt to erect a statue using the materials and technology available when the moai were originally constructed. - http://www.seas.ucla.edu/~shiller/easter.html
Exploring Chavín de Huántar __ They say it best. "The point of this web site is to introduce you to the site of Chavín de Huántar through virtual reality and a variety of photographs integrated within that experience, and help you ponder some of the big questions that archaeologists face with such data. Chavín de Huántar is located in Peru, 250 km to the north of Lima, and has long been a site of public interest and archaeological inquiry." - illustrated - From Stanford University - http://www.stanford.edu/~johnrick/chavin_wrap/chavin/
The Huancaco Project __ About the Huancaco complex excavations in Peru. "There was a magnificent temple, a ceremonial area, numerous structures, artisan sectors, and cemeteries. In other words, this was a major center of civilization." - photos and other illustrations - http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/archaeology/research/huancaco/
Images of Sites in Easter Island __ Photos taken on Easter Island. Professor
Clive Ruggles has posted images of the moai, petroglyphs (including one of a
shark), cave paintings, and more -
http://www.le.ac.uk/archaeology/rug/image_collection/hier/pn/r1.html
Inca Rescue @ National Geographic Magazine __ "Racing against developers,
archaeologists save a treasure: Peru’s largest cache of mummies from a single
time period along with weapons, ceramics, and elegant textiles." - illustrated -
From National Geographic Society -
http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature5/index.html
Inside the Royal Tombs of the Moche __ This is a review of an article about Moche civilization archaeology in Peru - From Mesa Community College - http://www.mcli.dist.maricopa.edu/proj/anthro/asb222/articles/article8.html
The Larry Coben Archaeology Web Site __ Learn about archaeological research at the monumental Inca site of Inkallakta in Bolivia. You will also learn about the "archaeology of performance." - illustrated - by Larry Coben - http://www.larrycoben.com/
Pampas and Patagonia, Argentina and Chile Abstract __ "This paper is a summary of the late Pleistocene and early Holocene archaeological record in the Pampas and Patagonia of South America. Most of these sites are located in Argentina, although a few are in the far southern reaches of Chile. Each site is reviewed in terms of lithic and faunal assemblages, as well as available radiocarbon dates." - illustrated - From Jason M. LaBelle - http://www.ele.net/LaBelle/pampas/pamstart.htm
Picture Gallery of Osmore Ceramics __ Drawings demonstrating the different style
periods of Peruvian pottery -
http://members.aol.com/OwenBruce/pots1.htm
Proyecto Inkallakta ( Incallajta Incallacta Inkallajta ) __ An excellent gallery of photos and notes about Inca reasearch at Inkallakta, Bolivia. - illustrated - By Larry Coben - http://www.larrycoben.net/
The Tello Obelisk __ "The Tello Obelisk is a prismatic granite monolith from the archaeological site of Chavín de Huantár in north-central Peru. The Obelisk features one of the most complex stone carvings known in the Americas for its time." Read about its discovery, possible history, and more. - illustrated - From James Q. Jacobs - http://www.jqjacobs.net/andes/tello.html
Upper Colca Project __ Information about archaeological research in the Upper Colca river valley. You will find a report is several sections covering such topics as methodology, findings and plans. - illustrated - From UC Santa Barbara - http://titicaca.ucsb.edu/colca/
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