 January 25–February 4, 2010 (Waitlist Only)
January 11-21, 2010 (Space Available)*
Nestled in the misty Andes Mountains, Peru is a rugged, storied land where vast Incan civilizations once flourished and Spanish conquistadors ruled. Enjoy cosmopolitan and colonial Lima, with its historic Plaza Mayor, President’s Palace, landmark cathedral, and prestigious Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History. From Cuzco, the former capital and holy city of the Incan empire, visit the Kornicancha and Saycsahuaman temples, the ruins of Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara fortress. Journey to the Ollantaytambo fortress and the traditional Andean village of Chinchero. Enjoy a spectacular rail journey from Cuzco to the beautiful city of Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca. Marvel at the ruins in mesmerizing Machu Picchu. Cruise on scenic Lake Titicaca to the Floating Island of Los Uros and Isla Taquile for a truly unique experience. Join us on this exploration of history and culture for a travel experience you will never forget.
*Host available for January 25 - February 4 only.
$$ Approximately $3,595 per person based on double occupancy, plus airfare and V.A.T.
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Activity Level: moderately active
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 Lecturer: Ian Kuijt
Ian Kuijt is an archaeologist and Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame. Born in Canada, Kuijt completed his undergraduate degree in History at the University of Lethbridge, his Masters in Archaeology at Simon Fraser University, and his PhD in Anthropology at Harvard University. Kuijt specializes in the archaeology of the Near East, Ireland and Western North America. Since 2006 he has directed the interdisciplinary Cultural Landscape of the Irish Coast project that seeks to understand social and cultural life along coastal Ireland. Author or editor of four books, Kuijt is currently working on a new book exploring the emergence of social inequality and the origins of agriculture. He is the recipient of several teaching awards at Notre Dame, including the Kanab and Rev. Joyce C.S.C. Award for Excellence in Teaching. His research has been supported by the National Endowments for the Humanities, the National Science Foundation, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the British Academy. As part of his research Kuijt has traveled extensively through North America, Europe, the Near East, and Africa.
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