The research examines how changes in mortuary patterns were associated with transformations in political and social organization between AD 200 and 1600. By applying a diachronic approach, we study, how variation in tombs is reflected in public and ceremonial architecture; if there is continuity in the use of some type of tombs, and rituals associated with the dead. Tombs were places where ayllu -based social organization materialized.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Archaeologists 2009 season
Team 2009- Standing from left to right: Fernando, Edward, Alex, Aileen, Bebel, Angela
sitting left to right: Cristian, Josh,Virgine, Dyllus and Stephan
Resting after lunch 
Catching sun
Stephan at work