THE SANTA RITA B ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECT 2004 FACT SHEET
No Previous Experience Necessary • College Credit Available

THE PROJECT: The Metropolitan State College of Denver, together with the California Institute for Peruvian Studies and the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo in Peru is offering interested persons the opportunity to participate in the Summer, 2004 Field Expedition to Northern Peru. The project is structured as a field school in archaeology. No previous experience in archaeology is required, simply the desire to participate in a scientific research project in conjunction with other U.S. and Peruvian team members.

THE SITE: The Santa Rita B Archaeological Site is located in northern coastal Peru in the Chao River Valley, about 25km inland and at an elevation of 360m above mean sea level. Occupations range from approximately 1000B.C. through the 16th century A.D. In 2004, the focus will be on the excavation of Chimu and Moche occupations and the recording of petroglyphs.

PROJECT DATES: Team members may sign up for one of the three week sessions or for the entire six weeks:

First Session: May 31, 2004 - June 21, 2004
Second Session: June 20, 2004 - July 15, 2004

COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE**: Participants may elect to receive three credits for participation in
one three-week session, or six credits for participation in both sessions.

PARTICIPANT COSTS: Three week session: $2980.00; Six week session: $3390.00. Payment covers R.T. air
from U.S. city to Lima, Peru; all taxes and departure fees; all transportation associated with the project within
Peru, lodging for the entire expedition including hotels during travel to and from the research center and housing
at the research center; meals six days a week at research center; general archaeological field gear, research
equipment and supplies; preparatory materials including details on your project's objectives, a recommended
readings list, and any project updates; pre-departure lectures; lectures and seminars in the field; suggestions for
packing; and, any current travel advisories. Not included are: passports; immunizations; personal gear; health
insurance (proof of coverage is required); college tuition (currently ca. $130/credit hour at MSCD). Because the
project is under the auspices of California Institute for Peruvian Studies which is a not-for-profit scientific and
educational organization, part or all of the participant costs may be tax deductible.

DEADLINES: A completed questionnaire and non-refundable $250.00 deposit are required by February 26, 2004 to reserve your place on the team. The balance of payment, except for tuition is due April 2, 2004.

CONTACT: For questionnaires and additional information, contact Dr. Jonathan D. Kent, Campus Box 28,
Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO 80217-3362. Telephone: (303) 556-2933; Fax: (303) 556-5360; e-mail: kentj@mscd.edu