MAX UHLE AND TAMBO COLORADO A CENTURY LATER

Abstract

In 1901 Max Uhle, the “Father of Peruvian Archeology,” spent several weeks mapping, photographing, and studying the Inca site of Tambo Colorado and its surroundings. Because the site has suffered noticeable deterioration and damage in the intervening century, Uhle’s plans, photographs, and notes are of particular importance to anyone investigating Tambo Colorado. But more important than the historic value of Uhle’s documentation is the superior quality of his work. His plans are of an astonishing accuracy and his observations and reflections most thoughtful and astute. The present article is a critical appreciation of Uhle’s work at Tambo Colorado and compares it to current findings.

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