mirrored file at http://SaturnianCosmology.Org/ For complete access to all the files of this collection see http://SaturnianCosmology.org/search.php ========================================================== PERUSOURCE ANDEAN ARCHAEOLOGY LINKS _________________________________________________________________ Below is an annotated list of some recommended websites dealing with the archaeology and prehistory of the Andes, especially Peru. Most of these were written by archaeologists, or developed with their collaboration. They have been selected based largely on content, which is considered to be up to date and in keeping with general trends in Andeanist archaeology. The language(s) of the websites are listed in parentheses at the end of each description. This list of links is currently under development, and any suggestions are welcome. Please send all comments and suggestions to Perusource at earthlink.net _________________________________________________________________ [1]Lima and the Central Coast of Peru [2]Arqueología del Perú_ - Spanish language site providing general information on archaeological sites and cultures of Peru, particular central coast cultural traditions including Formative traditions, Chancay, and Lima (Spanish)_ [3]Pachacamac_ - Website of the Museo de Sitio (Site Museum) of Pachacamac, includes overview information on the archaeological ruins, the history of Pachacamac, and tourist information for Pachacamac (Spanish)._ [4]Cuzco and Machu Picchu I am currently reviewing websites looking for good ones dealing with Cuzco and Machu Picchu. Suggestions welcome. [5]The North Coast - Trujillo and Chiclayo [6]Ai Apaec_ - The archaeology of the North Coast of Peru, including information on the Moche and the Chimu. Includes information on chronology, ancient lifeways, ongoing projects and new discoveries (Spanish and English). Also includes sections on other areas, such as Chachapoyas. _ [7]The Moche Pyramids_, Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna. Website of the ongoing archaeological research project at the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna, directed by Dr. Santiago Uceda of the National University at Trujillo (Spanish)._ [8]The South Coast - Nazca, Ica, and Paracas [9]The Nazca Lines_ - Overview covering the discovery, study, and general information about the Nazca lines from the Red Cientifica Peruana (Spanish) _ [10]The Chilca Valley_ - Brief overviews of the Preceramic sites of Tres Ventanas, La Paloma, and Kiqche (English) _ [11]The Southern Highlands - Arequipa, Puno, and Lake Titicaca [12]The Archaeology of Arequipa_ - Website of the Center for Archaeological Research in Arequipa (CIARQ). Overview of the archaeology of the Arequipa region, ongoing research projects (English and Spanish)_ [13]Islands of the Sun and the Moon, Lake Titicaca_ - Archaeological summary, peoples of the islands, and travel information for the Islands of the Sun (mythical birthplace of the Sun according to Inca legend) and the Moon in Lake Titicaca. _ _The Far South and Beyond_ [14]Contisuyo Museum_ - Archaeological museum in Moquegua. Virtual museum, general information on prehistory of Moquegua (Archaic Period, Formative Period, Wari, Tiwanaku, Estuquiña, Chiribaya, and Inca occupations), regional bibliography, etc (English and Spanish). This site provides links to multiple sites dealing with the Moquegua and Ilo area including:_ [15]Tiwanaku Archaeology in the south central Andes (Bolivia)_ - Overview of Tiwanaku civilization, and detailed results of Alvaro Higueras' research on the Tiwanaku occupation of Cochabamba, Bolivia (English). _ [16]Museo San Miguel de Azapa (Arica, Chile)_ - Archaeological Museum outside of Arica. Virtual Museum, information on archaeological conferences, laws, and periodicals (Spanish). _ _________________________________________________________________ [17]RECOMMENDED READING - TRAVEL, ARCHAEOLOGY, ETC_._ [18]RETURN TO PERUSOURCE HOMEPAGE References 1. http://home.earthlink.net/~perusource/LIMA.html 2. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/9071/index.html 3. http://wpro.com/pachacamac/ 4. http://home.earthlink.net/~perusource/Cuzco_and_MP.html 5. http://home.earthlink.net/~perusource/North_Coast.html 6. http://www.unitru.edu.pe/arq/presen.html 7. http://www.unitru.edu.pe/arq/huacas/ 8. http://home.earthlink.net/~perusource/SOUTH_COAST.html 9. http://ekeko.rcp.net.pe/rcp/nasca/ 10. http://alishaw.sscf.ucsb.edu/~white/pilar.html 11. http://home.earthlink.net/~perusource/southhighlands.html 12. http://www.angelfire.com/pe/CIARQ/engindex.html 13. http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/ioa/people/stanish/islands/ 14. http://www.angelfire.com/pe/contisuyo/MuseoE.html 15. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/4650/toptiwindex.html 16. http://www.uta.cl/masma/ 17. http://home.earthlink.net/~perusource/Books_top_3.html 18. http://home.earthlink.net/~perusource/index.html