The main issue of this special theme is to consider the relationships between Andean archaeology in Japan and the theoretical contexts of cultural and social anthropology.
Today, Archaeology and anthropology in Japan do not have a significant overlap in their theoretical themes. Nevertheless, from the beginning, Andean archaeologists in Japan have been strongly conscious of cultural anthropology while focusing on early ceremonial centers through archaeological researches. Their objectives were to obtain a rich corpus of empirical data through long-term and well-controlled excavations in order to understand the early formation process of Andean civilization. However, the relationship between archaeological research in the Andes and anthropological theory remains unclear.
Therefore, this special issue aims to open a dialogue between Andean archaeology in Japan and anthropology. It discusses how to approach the study of the ancient Andes, which deals with past material culture, from an archaeological perspective regarding theoretical themes shared with anthropology, such as theories of practice, materiality, and the agency of materials.
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