A Nazca mummy fro the Chauchilla Cemetery. This place was full of ceramics, bones and textiles, some older than 2000 years, and much left open for anyone to take. Peru really needs more money to protect its heritage. This photo is dedicated to those whose graves have been robbed violently over the years.
Wow. I agree. I probably have no idea what I am talking about, but a world-wide Heritage and History Association should be created to help nations fund protection of their heritage. It's sad that lots of historical artifacts and archeological sites are pillaged and much of the history of a nation can be lost. This is a really nice shot. Good clarity and focus.
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Woke up to the sound of pouring rain.
It washed away a dream of you,
But nothing else could ever take you away
Because you'll always be my dream come true...
a shame really... I think if there was no incentive by collectors to get such an artifact there would be no looting. Kindof a catch 22.
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Nikola Tesla - "Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments, the present is theirs. The future, for which I have really worked, is mine."
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Woke up to the sound of pouring rain.
It washed away a dream of you,
But nothing else could ever take you away
Because you'll always be my dream come true...
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Nikola Tesla - "Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments, the present is theirs. The future, for which I have really worked, is mine."
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