Upcoming Research
Hatun Vilcabamba
Future archaeological exploration.
Nonprofit Organization · Peru
Preserving the Past to Protect the Future
Punchao is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ethical archaeological research and the preservation of Peru's sacred heritage through scientific investigation and collaboration with local communities.
About Punchao
Science in service of heritage
Punchao is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ethical archaeological research and the preservation of Peru's sacred heritage through scientific investigation and collaboration with local communities.
Founded by Jorge Calero and Mildred Fernandez, Punchao advances archaeological work rooted in ethics, conservation and collaboration with local communities.
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Protect Peru's archaeological heritage through ethical scientific research, conservation, education and collaboration with local communities.
Featured research
The Chincana Project
Research focused on the underground tunnel network beneath Cusco using archaeological excavation, drone surveys and ground penetrating radar.
Upcoming Research
Paititi
Future archaeological exploration.
Scientific methodology
How we investigate
Punchao combines careful fieldwork with modern research technology to study Peru's archaeological heritage responsibly.
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Archaeological excavation
Careful field investigation grounded in ethical research and conservation.
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Drone surveys
Aerial observation supports the study of archaeological landscapes.
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Ground penetrating radar
Non-invasive technology supports research into underground structures.
Publications
Research in print
Archive in preparation
Publications archive
Books and research papers extracted from Punchao's work will be presented here with authors, descriptions and purchase links.
International press
Covered worldwide
Punchao's research has drawn attention from leading international publications.
- Archaeology Magazine
- El País
- National Geographic Historia
- BBC Newsround
- Deutsche Welle
- El Tiempo
- Esquire España
- Esquire Japón
- GEO
- The Independent
- The Jerusalem Post
- Science & Vie
- Smithsonian Magazine
- Xataka
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Every contribution helps protect Peru's archaeological heritage for future generations.
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