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The Fall and Rise of Machu Picchu

By coolAnthropology.com Posted on 18 October, 2013 Posted in Photo Essays No Comments Tagged with andes mountains, archeological site, archeology, architecture, cool anthropology, friday photos, imperialism, inca, kristina baines, machu picchu, peru, ruins, spanish conquest, the fall and rise

the Inca city is now reachable by train and bus but many visitors prefer to hike the Inca trail and enter through the Sun Gate

Standing 7,970 feet above sea level in the Andes mountains of Peru, the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu is probably among the most recognized and celebrated archaeological sites in the world. Its fame is not simply a result of …

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“Anti-Columbus Day” Celebrations at Tikal, 2011

By coolAnthropology.com Posted on 14 October, 2013 Posted in Photo Essays No Comments Tagged with anti-columbus day, belize, christopher columbus, colonialism, cool anthropology, friday photos, guatemala, imperialism, kristina baines, living maya, maya, q'eqkchi', sacred center, spiritual ceremony, tikal

the deer dance depicts many scenes related to the European conquest and is well-known for its elaborate costumes and masks, which belong to a certain groups of dancers and are handed down through generations

For Maya communities in Guatemala and Belize, mid-October is a time to remember and participate in celebrations that were important to mark the passing of years long before Columbus arrived in this part of the world. These photos capture moments …

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