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The archaeological site of Pukara is located in the modern town of Pucará, about 80kms NW of Lake Titicaca, on the road from Puno to Cuzco. The site was the center of an influential culture dated to approximately 2000 years ago.

Our archaeological project at Pukara began in the late 1990´s and has included geophysical survey, excavations, mapping, and a site survey, plus two field school projects. Most recently, in 2010 we had a very productive excavation project and worked on developing an ethnographic gallery at the nearby Museo Lítico Pukara, which was completed in early 2011. Blog posts include project photos and relevant links. Visit www.pukara.org for more information on the archaeological project & visiting the town of Pucará.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The Students Have Arrived!

Miraculously, all 10 students plus a volunteer made it to Puno this past weekend. They arrived at the Juliaca airport and their first adventure included a trip through town (like driving in a video game!) and several off-road experiences due to road repairs. They all seem to be adjusting well to the altitude and are VERY excited to get out into the field.

Monday and Tuesday have been spent in general orientation, a city tour (including tricyle rides across Puno), a visit to the local university (UNA-Puno) archaeology museum, and classroom discussions of regional prehistory and modern cultures of the Lake Titicaca Basin. Thanks to Becca for the photo and to Professor Mario Nunez for the tour of the facilities. Tomorrow we plan to get our hands dirty in the lab and then head to Sillustani in the afternoon to visit the incredible burial towers there.
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