055: Advanced bioarchaeological techniques in the Pyramid of Huallamarca

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This Sanisera Field School course does not include excavation, but centers exclusively on the study and teaching of osteology using the remains recovered from the prehispanic pyramid of Huallamarca, Lima, Perú, dated between the 11th – 15th centuries AD.

Participants will learn to draw conclusions and reconstruct aspects of the population’s demographics such as pathologies, illnesses, etc. Because this course is specifically centered on biological anthropological concepts, this course is limited to 8 participants in order to best assimilate and apply anthropological concepts.

Previous knowledge or experience in archaeology or computer systems is not required.

Field School life & language

The fieldwork runs 5 hours a day with time dedicated to the study of human osteology by the analysis of the skeletal remains.

For every seven course days there are two days off.

The course is taught in English.

Certificates

At the end of the Field Program, students will receive a certificate of participation stating the hours and activities of the course.

Participants that perform exceedingly well in the course may receive a letter of recommendation from our organization upon request.