In this short video, we show part of our fieldwork in Bolivia, as well as some important findings from our research.
Archaeology
The interconnected peoples of ancient Amazon
“These ruts in the ground between geoglyphs were once well-kept roads” Sanna Saunaluoma In 1887, a party of 35 people led by colonel Antonio Rodrigues Pereira Labre…Read More >
Environmental change at the Monte Castelo archaeological shell mound
Monte Castelo shell mound is an artificial forest island located in the southwestern portion of the Amazon basin. Recent archaeological studies have revealed that Monte Castelo has been continuously occupied…Read More >
Phytoliths and its importance for palaeoecological reconstructions
Phytoliths are particles of silica produced by different groups of plants with functions that can vary from protection against herbivory to structural purposes. It turns out that when the plant…Read More >
Fieldwork in Amazonia during Covid-19 pandemic
This week, an article published by Revista FAPESP tells the story of Archaeologist Eduardo Neves, HERCA’s co-principal investigator, and how he learned about the Covid-19 pandemic after two weeks isolated…Read More >
