Buried Civilizations of the Americas

Web Links

Andes

• Chavin de Huantar (North Highlands, English) A web site developed by John Rick that describes the setting of Chavin de Huantar, as well as the layout of the Old and New Temples.  A recent research project involving the mapping of the site is also discussed.
• Chavin de Huantar (North Highlands) This web site provides a basic description of Chavin de Huantar with a discussion of the history of archaeological investigation at the site. Additionally, there is information on phase designations, architectural layouts of buildings, and pictures of the more spectacular artifacts that have been recovered.
• Nasca y sus Líneas (South Coast, Spanish, Quechua) Although the web site has no English version, it does contain a comprehensive collection of aerial photographs of the Nasca lines. Along with each photo, is a description of the monument.
• Nasca Excavations (South Coast) This web site describes the excavations that have been undertaken at Marcaya, a early Nasca village in the Terras Blancas tributary of the Nasca River. Information on the location of the site, pictures of the area, and artifacts are provided.
• Moche (North Coast) A fairly comprehensive web site that provides information about the Moche culture in general and the archaeological site of Las Huacas del Sol y de la Luna.
• Moche (North Coast) This on-line museum exhibit details the history of a gold Moche backflap that was apparently looted and smuggled out of the country. The exhibit provides information not only on the artifact itself, but on the destruction of archaeological sites by looters and the smuggling of Moche antiquities out of Peru.
• Tumbas Reales de Sípan (Moche, North Coast, Spanish) A web site that chronicles the archaeological investigations at the Moche site of Sipan involving the excavation of a number of elaborate tombs.  In addition to the description of the excavations, photographs of some of the burials and associated grave goods are provided.
• Tumbas Reales de Sípan (Moche, North Coast, Spanish) This web site describes three of the more elaborate tombs excavated at Sipan. Photographs of some of the gold objects recovered from the burials are provided, along with detailed reconstructions of the layout of grave goods within each of the tombs.
• Proyecto Ai Apaec (North Coast, Spanish) This web site is primarily in Spanish, although certain pages have an English language version. The site provides an overview of the geographic and cultural regions of Peru.  Additionally, pictures and descriptions of a number of archaeological sites are available.  Photographs of archaeological objects including gold adornment, pottery, textiles, and weaponry from a number of prehistoric cultures are also provided.
• Arquelogía del Peru (Central Coast, English) A web site that provides a general overview of the archaeological sites of Peru. A detailed map showing the location of many of these sites is available, along with descriptions and photographs.
• El Brujo Project (Moche, North Coast, English or Spanish) This web site describes a project that attempted to reconstruct a ceiling mural from a Moche ceremonial precinct at the site of El Brujo.  The process of reconstructing this elaborate mural is detailed and photographs of reconstructed mural figures are provided.
• Cerro Baul (Wari) A small web site that discusses the mapping project that recorded the architectural ruins on Cerro Baul, a Wari imperial colony dating between 600-800 AD. A basic description of the architectural features is provided along with several photos of the area.
• Inka (Ecuador) This site was created by Dennis Ogburn, a PhD student at UCSB, and includes a basic description of the Inca culture, along with information about his dissertation work in Saraguro, Ecuador. Specifically, his project involves the investigation of the processes involved in the expansion and maintenance of the Inca empire.
• The Civilization of the Incas (English) This web site provides a basic overview of the Inca at the time of Spanish contact and colonization.  Social and political organization, subsistence practices, religion, and various types of material culture of the Inca are described.
• Andean Textiles This site provides information on textiles from a variety of prehistoric Andean cultures. Descriptions of textiles, along with photos, can be found from Chavin, Proto-Nazca, Nazxa, Huari-Tihuanacco, and Northern Chilean cultural areas.

Mesoamerica

• MesoAmerica Encyclopedia (English) This web site provides brief descriptions and pictures of some of the better known Mesoamerican cultures and sites.  Also included is information on important Mesoamerican iconographic and ideological concepts.
• Mesoweb (Maya English) This web site reports on several recent archaeological investigations in Mesoamerica, with a particular focus on Mayan sites.  Descriptions and pictures of these excavations are provided.
• Mesoamerican Archaeology WWW Page (English) A web site that provides announcements, reports, software, and web links related to Mesoamerican archaeology.
• Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations (English) A site that provides general descriptions of the prehispanic writing systems, calendars, political structures, and religions of the Maya, Mixtec, Zapotec, and Aztec cultures. Additionally, this site lists a number of links to other Mesoamerican archaeology web sites.
• Mesoamerican Chronology (English) This web site provides a relatively comprehensive chronological breakdown of Mesoamerican cultures spanning over 12,000 years.
• Images of Mayan Sites (English) A web site developed by the Science Museum of Minnesota that provides photographic tours of some of the better known Mayan sites.
• Mayan Archaeology in Belize (English) A site that details the archaeological research that is currently underway at several Mayan sites in Belize.  This site also provides links to the web pages associated with these ongoing projects.
• Mayan Vase Paintings and Sculpture (English) This web site provides a number of detailed photographs of Mayan vase paintings that are arranged by subject matter. Additionally, a small gallery of photographs depicting sculptures at Copan is also available for viewing.
• Teotihuacan (English) This site provides basic information on Teotihuacan including a site map, photographs of the monumental architecture, artifact descriptions, and links to other related web sites.
• Teotihuacan-Pyramid of the Moon (English) This web site describes the recent archaeological investigations undertaken by Arizona State University researchers at the Pyramid of the Moon.
• Images of Teotihuacan (English) A web site that leads you on a photographic tour of Teotihuacan.
• The Aztec Empire (English) This web site provides an overview of the Aztec Empire that heavily relies on pictures and photographs.  Information on the Aztec calendar, codices, religion, political structure, and social organization are provided along with regional and site maps.
• Aztec Web Links (English)  A site that provides an annotated description of a number of associated web pages detailing the culture, religion, and history of the Aztec.

North America

•  Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (English) A web site developed by the National Park Service that details the earthwork and mound complexes at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in the Scioto River Valley of Ohio.
•  Searching for the Great Hopewell Road (English) This web site is intended to accompany a documentary that explores some of the new research on the earthworks of the Hopewell culture.
•  The Mississippian and Late Prehistoric Period of the SE US (English) A site that provides basic information on the Mississippian and late prehistoric period cultures of the southeastern United States. The site also includes a number of web links to national parks and monuments in the area.
•  Cahokia Site Map (English) This web site consists of a Cahokia site map along with a satellite view of the monumental earthworks and mounds. Information on other architectural features at the site are also provided.
•  Chaco Culture National Historic Park (English) The National Park Service web page for the Chaco Culture National Historic Park in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. The site includes a brief description of the archaeological remains in Chaco Canyon, along with information on visiting the park.
•  Photographic Tour of Chaco Canyon (English) The site provides a number of photographs of the major sites in Chaco Canyon.
•  Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (English) The National Park Service web page for the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Coolidge, Arizona. The site provides a brief description of this Classic Hohokam site, along with information on visiting.
•  Snaketown Archival Maps (English) A small web site that includes archival maps of the Hohokam site of Snaketown.  Additionally, a contour map and pictures of the excavated ballcourt are provided.
•  Archaeological Research Institute, ASU (English) This site includes on-line exhibits and vitual tours of several Hohokam and Salado sites that have been excavated by ASU.
•  Tonto National Monument (English) A National Park Service web site for the Tonto National Monument that includes information on Salado cliff dwellings that date to the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries.
•  Casas Grandes Regional System (English) This web site provides an outline of the Casas Grandes Regional System that dates between AD 1200-1450. The site includes maps, photographs, chronological information, and several web links.
•  Paquime/Trincheras Aerial Photographs (English) A web site with aerial photographs of  Casas Grandes and several cerros de trincheras sites in Chihuahua, Mexico.
•  Mata Ortiz (English) A web site that describes pottery making at the village of Mata Ortiz in northern Mexico.