Exploring Copper: local and global perspectives on the study ofcopper use, circulation and provenance in the pre-Columbian Southern Andes (WGF - Workshop Grant)
Part of the Wenner-Gren Foundation Grant Application Collection Metadata (DRAFT) project
Author(s): María Becerra
Year: 2025
Summary
This resource is an application for a Workshop Grant from the Wenner-Gren Foundation.
This workshop aims to address new research on the use, circulation, and provenance of copper in the pre-Columbian Southern Andes through a four-day meeting from August 25th to 28th, 2025, at the Museum of La Plata, Argentina. Mining and metallurgy have had significant impacts on the environment and social development in this region, yet many aspects remain little known. By bringing together local and international scholars specialized in archaeology, geology, and geochemistry, the workshop seeks to explore methodologies, challenges, and future directions in the study of copper in the region. Specific topics include the selection and use of copper minerals, provenance studies, contexts of findings and trade circuits, as well as research challenges and limitations.
Presentations and discussions will be structured to allow for in-depth exploration of these topics. The workshop will also address the impact of current mining projects on the preservation of archaeological evidence and how they pose both challenges and opportunities for research. Additionally, the workshop will facilitate international cooperation and partnerships to strengthen research efforts in regional archaeology and increase global visibility. After the workshop, participants will revise their texts for publication. This compilation will provide an updated state of the art on the topic.
Cite this Record
Exploring Copper: local and global perspectives on the study ofcopper use, circulation and provenance in the pre-Columbian Southern Andes (WGF - Workshop Grant). María Becerra. 2025 ( tDAR id: 503340) ; doi:10.48512/XCV8503340
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Keywords
Culture
pre-columbian
General
Archaeology
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Conference & Workshop Grant
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Metallurgy
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Mining
Geographic Keywords
ARGENTINA
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Argentine Republic (Country)
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South America
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Southern Andes
Spatial Coverage
min long: -73.213; min lat: -57.421 ; max long: -55.898; max lat: -19.598 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): Wenner-Gren Foundation
Notes
Rights & Attribution: This resource is an application from the Wenner-Gren Foundation and has been approved by the grantee solely for pedagogical purposes. Please do not cite, circulate, or duplicate any part of these documents without the express written consent of the author.
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