The author presents a history of French archaeology in Peru. He shows how it developed and how it became an institution in the field of research. Riviale describes how the French scholars and travelers organized the collection and analysis of Peruvian antiquities as well as the actors of this scientific endeavor which included physicians, businessmen, sailors, and explorers. In Spanish.

Published by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Lima), 2000. 456 pp. ISBN: 9972-623-13-0.

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