In its 72 years, the Archaeological Research Center (Centro de Investigaciones Arqueólogicas) has consistently carried out its mission of studying and defending Puerto Rico’s Indigenous and historical cultural heritage. It is because of the efforts devoted to this significant project, initially led by Dr. Ricardo Alegría and later by Dr. Chanlatte Baik, that we have been able to assemble the largest and most important archaeological collection in the Caribbean.
Author Archives: Yvonne Narganes Storde
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Resumen: A sus 72 años de existencia, el Centro de Investigaciones Arqueológicas ha mantenido su misión de estudiar y defender el patrimonio cultural indígena e histórico de la isla de Puerto Rico. Gracias al esfuerzo de este importante proyecto, dirigido en un inicio por el Dr. Ricardo Alegría y luego por el Dr. Chanlatte Baik, se ha podido reunir la colección arqueológica más grande y valiosa de las Antillas.
Abstract: In its 72 years, the Archaeological Research Center (Centro de Investigaciones Arqueológicas) has consistently carried out its mission of studying and defending Puerto Rico’s Indigenous and historical cultural heritage. It is because of the efforts devoted to this significant project, initially led by Dr. Ricardo Alegría and later by Dr. Chanlatte Baik, that we have been able to assemble the largest and most important archaeological collection in the Caribbean.