DAKAR 2012 IN PERU - Warning! Beware, destruction of archaeologicalrests hidden under Ica, Peru coastal desert sands may occur.
Dear all:
Greetings from Lima, Perú, the big news are in 2012 Dakar Rally ends in Peruvian territory.Perhaps as Peruvian I would have to share the joy and happiness about this, but at the same timeas Peruvian, adventure biker in my country and restless defender of our cultural heritage I musturgently call the attention of ALL AUTHORITIES IMPLIED to prevent and avoid any possible damagecaused by the pass of the Dakar vehicles that may occur against the historic and cultural heritagelaying on and under the sands of the Peruvian coastal desert, especially in the Ica region, wherethe desert between Nazca and Pisco is a huge archaeological deposit waiting to be discovered.Buried under the sand lay temples and constructions like the ones discovered by archaeologistJulio C. tello under the Paracas dunes.But
I’m
also speaking about the Geoglyphs that exist on the sandy hills of the Ica desert around theOcucaje area and near Pozo Santo close to Pisco in southern Peru. As seen from the informationand maps displayed on the media and Dakar 2012 websitehttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2012/es/recorrido.html the trace of the race pass just over the areahosting these invaluable archaeological deposits that at present days are not protected and withno signs except where the most famous sites exist like the Nazca Lines and Paracas as touristattractions. It is well known the vehicles on the Dakar Rally go cross country, the pilots drive theirvehicles following the best way they find in front of them assisted with maps and GPS navigationdevices. The maps shown do not reveal the real route the vehicles will follow; we must be alertand make sure that no vehicle should pass over the Geoglyphs of Ica.I know the location of Pozo Santo Geoglyphs as result of my exploration trips on bicycle andpermanent research for new routes and destinations, but I keep the location secret to avoid anypossible damage to the place caused by predators or not responsible people due the lack of signsand protective elements to define the area as restricted access. I would reveal not publicly thelocation to the ones with power to take decisions about this matter. As far as I know the localCulture Ministry agency know about this matter however the Geoglyphs remain unprotected sincemany years ago.This message has been sent by e-mail to several people and official organizations such as theDakar 2012 Rally Organizers; Ica Regional Culture Directorate; Ica Regional Tourism Directorate;Culture Ministry: Heritage Defense Directorate, Archaeology Directorate; Peruvian Sports Institutewhich is on charge of the Peruvian counterpart for the Dakar organization; several local media,etc.
however no response
has been received yet and no information about any protectivemeasure has been issued.Please spread the word about this matter to make possible this information to reach all the peopleand organizations implied to attend the case, including the Dakar 2012 organization despite theyare hermetic and closed to communication, to avoid any possible damage to our cultural heritage.
From my side I’m doing my best and hope you help to protect the unknown
Geoglyphs of Ica.
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Dakar 2012 in Peru - Warning
Warning letter to all authorities to avoid possible damages to archaeological heritage laying in southern Peru coastal desert caused by the pass of Rally Dakar 2012 vehicles.
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