Expedition into the High Amazon to Study the Remaining Chachapoyas People
June 17 - June 30, 2010
The Science Museum of Long Island is offering a unique archaeological and cultural expedition. Be a part of the first documentation that may establish a link between the present day Kichwas people and the Chachapoyas civilization, which can revolutionize our and the Kichwas' own understanding of their identity. Explore the cultural sites and natural beauty of Peru. Click the map to the right to open a satellite view of Peru.
Highlights:
Study the Chachapoyas culture that predates the Inca civilization.
Join anthropologists Dr. Frédérique Apffel-Marglin, Dr. Peter Lerche and archaeologist Dr. Klaus Kaschneider.
Survey, measure and photograph the province of Lamas where Quechua-speaking people live.
Visit Kuelap, an ancient stone fortress built during a 200 year span, perched atop a 10,000 foot cliff.
Explore Karajia, with rows of sarcophagi sculpted in mud (pictured below).
Participate in painting workshops by artist Randy Chung Gonzales.
Enjoy workshops led by native people about ceramics, waist-loom weaving, basket weaving, music, dance, native cuisine, and medicinal plants.
Optional 3 day trip to Machu Picchu is available June 30 - July 2, 2010, for an additional cost.
Based in the Sachamama Center in Lamas, erected by
Dr. Apffel-Marglin using indiginous construction
techniques and materials.
For more information or a detailed itinerary, contact
John Loret: (516) 627-9400 ext. 13 or drloret@smli.org.
