Experts Discuss Interdisciplinary Approaches to Peruvian Archaeology in Museum Series
The Australian Museum hosted a discussion as part of its 'Conversations of the Golden Empires' series, focusing on how scientific methods enhance archaeological understanding of ancient Peruvian societies. The event featured Prof. Kris Helgen, Chief Scientist at the Australian Museum, and Dr. Jacob Bongers, an archaeologist specializing in Andean studies, with moderation by journalist Natasha Mitchell. They explored connections between Peru's biodiversity and the development of Incan and Pre-Columbian cultures, examining how environmental factors influenced social structures and mortuary practices. This interdisciplinary approach demonstrates how contemporary research methodologies can provide new insights into historical civilizations.
Key facts
- Discussion part of 'Conversations of the Golden Empires' series at Australian Museum
- Featured Prof. Kris Helgen (Australian Museum) and Dr. Jacob Bongers (University of Sydney)
- Explored connections between Peruvian biodiversity and ancient cultural development
- Moderated by ABC Radio National's Natasha Mitchell
- Focused on interdisciplinary approaches combining natural sciences and archaeology
Entities
Institutions
- Australian Museum
- Australian Museum Research Institute
- University of Sydney
- University of Adelaide
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- ABC Radio National
- Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA
- Macquarie University
- Australian National University
- Art Gallery of NSW
- South Coast Writers Centre
Locations
- Peru
- Australia
- Washington D.C.
- Minnesota
- Harvard University
- Andes
- Amazon
- Chile
- Bolivia