How Crowdsourced Archaeology Could Help Solve the Mysteries of Peru

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1. I was recently in Peru

and came on to this thread because you rec'd one of mine. I am fascinated with Peru, not just because of all the ancient culture that surrounds you, but because of all the ancient culture. Pre-Incan is everywhere - and it is a shame that Incan culture, which survived shorter than the Spaniard's stay has become such a focus.
Also, Ayahaskua (sp?) tourism has over taken tourism to Machu Pichu - go figure.

All those stepped farming stuff - drive through the sacred valley - its every hillside. And living there, a few are being excavated with some gold mining grants while the kids in the schools are amazed at the present of a pencil.
New President, US backed, but better than the right wing drug cartel gal - they got rid of something like 5 good contenders on trumped up charges! And no one seems to fucking care - they are resigned to corrupt politicians since the Spanish and are happy if someone pays to paint their name on their house.

All to say, there may be treasures under our feet too that we tread over as we search out the next pencil.

I love exploring, but when you get down there and see the reality, it seems kinda rude.