Thursday, December 21, 2017

12/21/17 Report - Cusco Excavations and Artifacts. South American Indigenous. Objects From Clumps.


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Research works at Espiritu Pampa archaeological site in Southern Cusco region led to the discovery of an astronomical observatory, massive stone walls, as well as ceramics and other pieces of evidence of pre-Hispanic Wari and Inca cultures presence...

The team also discovered two spaces built with small stones within the temple. Tooth fragments of some sort of local animal were found in the first one; as well as two Wari style ceramic bottles, a silver chest plate, and a silver crown or headdress in the second...

http://www.andina.com.pe/Ingles/noticia-peru-ancient-astronomical-observatory-found-in-cusco-692974.aspx

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Handbook of South American Indians edited by Julian H. Steward was published by  the U. S. Government Printing Office in 1946 and is available online free at the following address.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/44488545_Handbook_of_south_american_indians_Julian_H_Steward_editor

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I posted instructions written by Darrel S. on using acid to dissolve encrusted objects.  He sent photos of items that he has freed from encrusted objects using that procedure recently.  Here are some examples.






He said he unfortunately found no more coins.

You might be able to read on the big piece in the bottom picture "Stainless" and see a hallmark.

Below are some clumps I'll be cleaning a bit.  All three are seven inches long or more.


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The surf is supposed to increase after Christmas up to four to six feet. 

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