Contemporary Anthropology: Archaeological Fieldwork and Methods

Contemporary Anthropology: Archaeological Fieldwork and Methods is a collection of digitized archival and textual material relating to archaeological excavations, methods, and practices conducted by the Cusichaca Trust in the South-Central Andes from the 1980s-2010s. The Cusichaca Trust, led by archaeologist Ann Kendall, began as an archaeological, arcaheobotanical, and ethnohistorical project in the Cusichaca valley of Peru focusing on human occupation of the area from ancient times through Inca expansion and into the Spanish Colonial period. Later, the project shifted focus to revitalization of local communities through revival of Inca farming and irrigation techniques, including canal and terrace restoration. This collection provides a perspective of how archaeological methods are applied in a real-world project as well as an example of how archaeologists can respect the cultures they study and partner with local communities. Materials include paper records, photographs, maps, plans, and digital media. Materials in this collection are sourced from The Cusichaca Trust Archive sourced from the Senate House Library, University of London.

This collection may also be cross-searched with other anthropology and ethnography collections in ProQuest One Anthropology.