[Aztlan] Lecture on Caral by Ruth Shady Solis

[michael ruggeri]

Special Event in New York on September 24
Which city in the Western Hemisphere is contemporaneous with the  
pyramids of Egypt and the ziggurats of Mesopotamia? The site of Caral,  
in northern Peru, dates to 4,700 years old and is revolutionizing what  
we know about the origins of civilization in South America. This year,  
UNESCO recognized the significance of Caral by adding it to its list  
of World Heritage sites. On September 24, you will have a rare  
opportunity to hear about the amazing discoveries that have taken  
place at Caral directly from Ruth Shady Solis, the archaeologist  
responsible for the excavations.


Thursday, September 24, 6:30 PM
"Caral, The Oldest Civilization in the Americas"
Ruth Shady Solis
Lecture to be followed by a reception featuring Peruvian specialties.
Tickets are $25 for Archaeological Institute of America members or $40  
for non-members. Fee includes lecture plus a cocktail and hors  
d'oeuvres reception.
617.353.8709 or email jklahn at aia.bu.edu for further details.
The Penn Club
30 West 44th Street at Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10505