See How Entrepreneurship Is Saving this Important Archaeological Site

[Judi Lynn]

See How Entrepreneurship Is Saving this Important Archaeological Site
Posted by Carolyn Barnwell of National Geographic in Explorers Journal on March 8, 2017


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Pachacamac is one of the longest inhabited ancient settlements in the Americas. An important religious and pilgrimage center, the vast complex is today just 30 miles outside of the Lima, the most populous city in Peru. As a result, Pachacamac faces the threat of invasion and exploitation. Like many archaeological sites in Peru, urban growth has encroached on the area. The site’s perimeter walls create a drastic line between utter spaciousness in the sanctuary and crowded development. Opportunistic land developers periodically organize mobs to knock down the walls protecting the site and claim ownership of the land. The developers then sell the land to those looking to escape the Lima crowds.



The Pachacamac sanctuary is surrounded by urban expansion. Photograph by Carolyn Barnwell

More:
http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2017/03/08/entrepreneurship-pachacamac-archaeological-site-peru/

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[sinkingfeeling]

1. It is an interesting site. Was there in 2007.