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Detail of Peruvian archaeologist Julian C. Tello photographed standing next to the Tello Obelisk, named for his discovery.
Pre-Columbian Latin America: The Chavín of Ancient Peru
The Chavín are perhaps best known for their peculiar artistic style and iconography—one that depicts amalgamations of humans, plants, and animals in tortuous and stylized forms that act as both a…
nasca pottery from the cornell collection, photo and research on said collection by Cristina Stockton-Juarez.
Beyond Nasca Lines: The Compelling Mystery of Nasca Pottery
Archeologist gives inside look at their research process & unpacks discoveries. When one hears the name "Nasca,"* the first thing that comes to mind is probably the monumental geoglyphs of the…
A Four-Cornered Hat, Wari (Huari) culture from bolivia or peru met museum discussion led by experts
A Knotted Puzzle Buried For a Millennium
A conversation between Dr. Sarahh Scher and Dr. Steven Zucker on a Four-Cornered Hat from the Wari culture.