The project is focused on three aspects of research and we follow different techniques in the field and laboratory: Archaeology: This part of the program involves archaeological excavations in different types of architecture in Huamparán; our goal for the student is to learn to identify stratigraphic layers, be able to fully fill out an excavation form and improve archaeological drawing and recording.  Bio-archaeology: This part consists of mapping and recovering human remains from tombs that will be excavated.     It includes drawing/mapping of funeral structures/caves, techniques of bone recovering, and identification of taphonomy process in human remains. No previous experience is required. Laboratory: analysis of human remains from Marcajirca and others. The bone analyses are performed in order to obtain biological data from the remains recovered by students themselves during the current season or from previous excavations. At least 2 days or 16 hours full lab will be provided with a dedicated instructor. The lab involves instructor and 2 or 3 students.