Problems and perspectives of urban archeology, 100 years of Max Uhle
On Wednesday, September 18, the International Symposium on Urban Archeology: Problems and perspectives for the 100 years of Max Uhle was inaugurated, culminating in the presentation of the book “Ethnography of Ecuador” by Paul Rivet and the inauguration of an artistic exhibition in honor of the German archaeologist at the Pumapungo Theater.
The International Symposium on Urban Archeology: Problems and perspectives for the 100 years after the arrival of the German archaeologist Max Uhle to Ecuador, was held on 18, 19 and 20 in September with various talks, exhibitions and workshops. In turn, he aimed to know and discuss the problem of archeology focused on the Ecuadorian case.
“We keep investigating, we keep dreaming and we continue with challenges. Today we also present, as a museum, something very interesting because it tells us about history and Pumapungo not only talks about history, but lives history and has invited us to live it, ”said anthropologist Tamara Landívar, director of the Pumapungo Museum.
“What better time for academics who, precisely with archaeologists, can return to the deep meaning of the word research, go to our deep footprints, those that give us identity and share them especially with the new generations,” added Francisco Salgado, Rector from the University of Azuay.
The presentation of the book by Paul Rivet, a French ethnologist, was in charge of Catherine Lara, who said that the work presents a complete tour of ethnohistoric sources, descriptions of archaeological sites and various types of objects such as lithic, bone, shell and wood.
“The work constitutes a milestone of this research compendium, and it also presents an extensive panorama of Ecuador's late pre-Hispanic past and thanks to the admirable tenacity of Dr. Benigno Malo, the book is now available in Spanish,” said Lara.
On the other hand, the inauguration of the exhibition "Max Uhle and the beginnings of urban archeology in Ecuador" was in charge of the subrogant minister of Culture and Heritage of Ecuador, Ana María Armijos, who stressed the importance of research by from the Pumapungo Museum when launching and reediting books that document the country's history.
“Pumapungo is a place that is producing thought, reflection, dialogue, intercultural learning, such as this symposium, and that also opens tonight an exhibition that involves the enhancement and circulation of objects that we have in our reserves or that we have was able to recover or request reserves from other entities in Cuenca, ”said the minister.
