The locations documented in this subfile highlight significant archaeological and cultural sites across South and Central America, emphasizing their historical importance and ongoing conservation efforts.
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\r\nIn Bolivia, the La Paz Archaeological Park showcases the Bennett Monolith, which was returned to Tiwanaku in 2002. Images of Tiwanaku feature the iconic Gate of the Sun, intricate details of the semi-subterranean temple, stelae, and a train arriving at the site. Photographs of Samaipata capture ancient water channels and collection pools, while Pilkokaina includes views of a partially collapsed Inca wall. Scenic landscapes of the Altiplano and Lukurmata further illustrate the region's natural beauty.
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\r\nIn Peru, contrasting visuals include urban scenes from Quito, with its historic center, street markets, and architectural highlights, juxtaposed against the archaeological site of Pucará de Rumicucho.
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\r\nIn Argentina, the ruins of San Ignacio Miní, part of the Jesuit Mission of the Guarani, are prominently featured. Additional image depict cultural scene from La Boca, including tango performances in Caminito, Buenos Aires.
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\r\nIn Belize, the ruins of Xunantunich, Caracol, and Cerros are presented through detailed shots of their pyramids, temples, and ongoing restoration efforts. Similarly, Guatemala's Tikal pyramids and temples, alongside Honduras's Copán ruins, including Las Sepulturas, are highlighted.
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\r\nIn Brazil, the colonial mining town of Ouro Preto is featured with views of its historic houses, streets, and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, while Cuba is showcased with an image of Bacardi Building in Havana, an artisan making a souvenir hat and landscape views of Valle de Viñales.
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Some people who were identified in the slides include:
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On slide NSP-04-078-07 Martin Weaver at Benett Stela, La Paz, Bolivia, 1988
\r\n\r\nOn slide NSP-04-079-08 Allen Kolata, Professor of University of Chicago (left), Director of Antiquities of Bolivia (possibly Max Portugal Ortiz), and next to him, possibly Freddy Taboada
\r\n\r\nOn slide NSP-04-082-07 Maria Izabel Hernandez, María Mercedes Podestá, and Nicholas Stanley-Price at Samaipata, Bolivia, 1991
\r\n\r\nOn slide NSP-04-083-19 Jorge Sciupak with a guide at Pukara Rumicucho, Chile, 1993
\r\n\r\nOn slide NSP-04-087-13 Constance Silva (left), pilot (back), person not identified, and Nicholas Stanley-Price (right) at Nakbe, Guatemala, 1990
\r\n\r\nOn slide NSP-04-087-15 Richard Levanthal, Angel Cabeza, and Augusto Molina at Xunantunich, Belize, 1993
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The locations and corresponding dates are listed below in alphabetical order by country:
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Argentina: Buenos Aires (1994), La Boca, Buenos Aires, Tango in Caminito (1997), San Ignacio Miní (1994)
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\r\nBelize: Altonha (1993), Buenavista del Cayo (1993), Caracol, Caana (1993), Cerros, Pyramid (1993), Cahal Pech (1993), Santa Rita (1993), Xunantunich (1993)
\r\nBolivia: La Paz (1988), Laja (1988), Lukurmata (1989), Pilkokaina (1988), Tiwanaku (1988 & 1989), Tiwanaku Sasakaya (1988, 1989), Titicaca, Island of Sun (1988), Samaipata (1991), Santa Cruz de la Sierra (1991)
\r\nBrazil: Ouro Preto (1996)
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\r\nCuba: Valle de Viñales (1993), Havana (1993)
\r\nEcuador: Plaza de San Francisco, Quito (1993), Pucara de Rumicucho (1993), Quito, Panecillo (1993)
\r\nGuatemala: Nakbe (1990), Sayaxché (1990), Tikal Temple (1990), Tical Pyramid (1995)
\r\nHonduras: Las Sepulturas, Copán (1995)