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Jamin is a specialist in Inca [[archaeology]].
Jamin is a specialist in Inca [[archaeology]].


==Biography==
===Early life===
===Early life===
Jamin was born in Chartres, France. In 1991, he was accepted to the Superior Centre for Renaissance Studies (CESR), at the French National Centre for Scientific Research in Tours (CNRS), France, where he obtained a Master degree in Modern History<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.granpaititi.com/docs/1992-MAITRISE-TJ.pdf|title=Thierry Jamin's Master Degree|work=granpaititi.com|language=French}}</ref>. In 1996, he was accepted at the University of Toulouse Le Mirail, France, and under the direction of the historian, anthropologist and paleographer, specialist of pre-columbian Mexican cultures, [[Georges Baudot]], he started a third cycle in history and archaeology. He then enrolled in a DEA (Master Research) in History & archaeology of South America<ref>{{cite web|url= http://granpaititi.com/documents/cv_tj.pdf|title=Thierry Jamin's Resume|work=granpaititi.com|language=Spanish}}</ref>, and finally started his thesis which is dedicated to [[Paititi]].
Jamin was born in Chartres, France. In 1991, he was accepted to the Superior Centre for Renaissance Studies (CESR), at the French National Centre for Scientific Research in Tours (CNRS), France, where he obtained a Master degree in Modern History<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.granpaititi.com/docs/1992-MAITRISE-TJ.pdf|title=Thierry Jamin's Master Degree|work=granpaititi.com|language=French}}</ref>. In 1996, he was accepted at the University of Toulouse Le Mirail, France, and under the direction of the historian, anthropologist and paleographer, specialist of pre-columbian Mexican cultures, [[Georges Baudot]], he started a third cycle in history and archaeology. He then enrolled in a DEA (Master Research) in History & archaeology of South America<ref>{{cite web|url= http://granpaititi.com/documents/cv_tj.pdf|title=Thierry Jamin's Resume|work=granpaititi.com|language=Spanish}}</ref>, and finally started his thesis which is dedicated to [[Paititi]].
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==Expeditions and Discoveries==
===Expeditions===
===Expeditions===


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Thierry Jamin
File:Thierry Jamin.JPG
Picture of Thierry Jamin, the French Archaeologist
Thierry Jamin in front of the Secret Door of Machu Picchu, November 2012
Born
Thierry Jamin

(1967-12-19) 19 December 1967 (age 56)
Chartres, France
CitizenshipFrench
Occupation(s)Explorer and Archaeologist
Years active1998–present
Known forWork on the History of the Incas in Amazon rainforest
Websitewww.granpaititi.com

Thierry Jamin (French}: [tieʁi ʒamɛ̃] - born 19 December 1967 - is a French explorer, historian and archaeologist, best known for his quest to find the legendary lost city of Paititi. Jamin is a specialist in Inca archaeology.

Early life

Jamin was born in Chartres, France. In 1991, he was accepted to the Superior Centre for Renaissance Studies (CESR), at the French National Centre for Scientific Research in Tours (CNRS), France, where he obtained a Master degree in Modern History[1]. In 1996, he was accepted at the University of Toulouse Le Mirail, France, and under the direction of the historian, anthropologist and paleographer, specialist of pre-columbian Mexican cultures, Georges Baudot, he started a third cycle in history and archaeology. He then enrolled in a DEA (Master Research) in History & archaeology of South America[2], and finally started his thesis which is dedicated to Paititi. He has attributed his early interest in Paititi to reading the first print of the South American Explorers Magazine, featuring satellite pictures (1975) of mysterious pyramidal formations located at the hill of a mountain, the Sierra Baja of Pantiacolla.[3]

Expeditions

Expeditions Paratoari & Pusharo (August – September 2001)

In 2001, Jamin finally reaches the site of Pantiacolla. The pyramids are in fact natural formations but Jamin discovered several Inca artefacts in the same area. At the site of Pusharo he realized that some of the petroglyphs are only visible at a certain moment of the day. His assumptions are that the ancient rock site could be an ancient roadmap leading to Paititi[4].

The Paititi Challenge (June and August 2005)[5]

With the support of German television ZDF and the French chapter of National Geographic, and with the help of a Aerospatiale SA 315B Lama, he lands about 3 miles from his objective.*[6][7][8]

Paratoari III & Pusharo II (July and August 2006)[9]
File:Thierry Jamin at Pusharo.JPG
Thierry Jamin, the French archaeologist, exploring the sacred site of Pusharo, Manu National Park - August 2006

In July 2006, Jamin returned to the area of the Pyramids of Pantiacolla. New archaeological evidence was found, confirming the existence of a permanent site nearby[10]. He then returned to Pusharo and discovered new petroglyphs that can only be seen at night with a torch[11]. He also discovered 3 geoglyphs made by the Incas on a mountain flank located in front of the petroglyphs[12].

Antisuyo (May and June 2009)

At the end of 2007, based of his research at the site of Pusharo, Jamin decided to concentrate his research in an area located north of the Inca archaeological site of Mameria[13]. In 2008, on board a helicopter, accompanied by Herbert Cartegena who discovered the site in 1979, they patrol the area they called the “Red Zone”[14].

In 2009, with the help of the French television TF1, the city of Toulouse and private partners, Jamin returned to Mameria, 30 years after its discovery, realizing the first scientific study of the site.[15] After a couple of weeks, a helicopter helped him to reach the “Red Zone”, in a territory occupied by the Kuga Pakuri tribe. This expedition was a total disappointment as the group did not find any archaeological material in this area, and decided to return to Cusco.

The new Sacred Valley of the Incas (July and August 2009)[16]
File:May 2009, Jamin's team discovers the ceremonial center of Puccro.JPG
May 2009 - Jamin's team discovers the ceremonial center of Puccro (area Mesapata, Lacco Valley). Here a chullpa, a typical burial tower.

A few weeks later, Jamin started a new exploration campaign in the Valley of Lacco. In this area, he discovered several archaeological sites[17], the fortress of Hualla Mocco (area Hualla), and the small cities of Torre Mocco and of Lucma Cancha (area Quinuay). He also discovered the small cities of Patan Marca and Llactapata (area Juy Huay), the ceremonial site of Puccro (area Mesapata). In the area of Ccorimayo, he discovered another city, also called Llactapata, and composed of about 150 buildings, a dozen streets, and two main squares.[18]

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July 2009 - The small Inca citadel Monte Puncu is discovered by Jamin and his group (registered in 2010 with the Peruvian Ministry of Culture)

Since then Llactapata is considered the most important archaeological site discovered north of Machu Picchu. Somewhere at the crossroad between the two valleys of Lacco and Chunchusmayo, he added to his discoveries the archaeological complex of Tambo Ccasa. Finally, near the ruins of Miraflores, in the jungle at the end of the second valley, he discovered another city, Monte Puncu[19]. He returned to the valley later in 2009 and for several months he pursued a scientific survey and study of the area. Due to their proximity to an old Inca road, the Qhapaq Nan, Jamin was convinced that all those sites are connected to a larger city.

Inkari 2010 (June & July 2010)[20]
File:In 2010, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture registered Thierry Jamin and his team's discovery of the small Inca city Llactapata (area of Ccorimayo, Lacco Valley.JPG
In 2010, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture registered Thierry Jamin and his team's discovery of the small Inca city Llactapata (area of Ccorimayo, Lacco Valley)

In 2010, Jamin returned to the valleys of Lacco and Chunchusmayo. There he explored new areas and discovered the ruins of Inca Tambo, the third Llactapata, and from Nuevo Mundo. After further investigations at Monte Puncu, he returned to Lacco where he discovered the citadels of Pantipayana (area Rataratayocc), Apucatina (area Pallamiyocc), Inca Raccay (area Ccorimayo), Chaupichullo (area Chaupichullo), Hatun Monte (area Juy Huay) and Puma Cocha (Juy Huay).)[21]

Inkari 2011 (June & October 2011)[22]

In July 2011, Jamin set up a new expedition to reach massive ruins signaled by indigenous people[23] and located in the national sanctuary of Megantoni. Abandoned by his porters, slowed down by an heavy logistics, and facing other challenges, the expedition was stopped before reaching its goal. However, on the way Jamin discovered a large branch of the Qhapaq Nan, which points to the North from the Valley of Lacco. He also discovered a large number of terraces (agriculture), probably designed to sustain a large population. Later on in that year, new high resolution satellite imagery revealed some strange geometric formations located north of the national sanctuary of Megantoni.

In October 2011, under the supervision of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, Jamin returned to Lacco and discovered the citadel of Umapata.

Main Discoveries & Contributions

  • Within 2½ years, with the help of local indigenous populations, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture has recognized and recorded more than 30 new sites discovered by Jamin[24].
  • Most complete study of the petroglyphs and geoglyphs of Pusharo. In 2008, Jamin was recognized for his contribution to the region of Madre de Dios[25].
  • Several cavities and presence of archaeological material in a building of Machu Picchu.

The Secret Door of Machu Picchu

In August 2011, Jamin was contacted by David Crespy, a French engineer from Barcelona, Spain. A year before, while he was visiting Machu Picchu, he noticed what looked like a 'hidden door' located at the bottom of one of the main buildings[26]. After reviewing the pictures taken by Crespy, Jamin although at first very sceptical, decided to examine the site. Accompanied by archaeologists from the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, Jamin travelled to Machu Picchu several times between September and December 2011. As unexpected as it seemed, they all confirmed the existence of a door sealed prior to the Spanish conquest[27].

On December 19th 2011, Jamin submitted a research project with the objective to use ground‑ penetrating radar technologies to determine if some cavities were located behind the door, which was agreed by The Ministry of Culture[28]. Jamin's team investigated the site in March 2012.[29].

With the help of several technologies, the team confirmed the existence of cavities and an important quantity of archaeological material*[30][31]. Based on the results of the non‑techniques used by Jamin's team, one of their assumptions is that the site could be a burial tomb.*[32][33].

On May 22nd 2012, Jamin submitted a new project proposal to the Ministry of Culture to open the door. In November 2012, the Ministry of Culture refused authorization to excavate the site[34]. In December 2012, an appeal was submitted by the Instituto Inkari. As of 2013 March 15 the final decision is still pending.

Death threats, International warrant of arrest and polemics

In 2004, Jamin and his team received death threats, and both the Peruvian and the French authorities placed him under police protection. In 2007, Jamin was himself accused of death threats, insults, calumnies and defamations by a local treasure hunter and an international warrant of arrest was issued by Interpol. The accusations were proven false and Jamin was released with no charge against him[35].

The discovery in Machu Picchu has sparked a strong polemic between David Ugarte, the regional director of Peru's National Culture Institute, Fernando Astete, the director of the site of Machu Picchu, and Jamin. Ugarte argued that excavation could jeopardize the stability of the building structure, and that the team was planning to excavate 600 square meters. He also mentioned that Jamin and his team were adventurers only interested in the discovery of treasures*[36][37]. These allegations have been strongly denied by Jamin who suggested that the Regional Direction of Culture is afraid of what this discovery could reveal about Machu Picchu or that they are trying to steal this discovery from the French archaeologist. Experts are also discussing the possibility of this tomb having been used as the mausoleum of the Inca emperor Pachacuti[38].

Early 2013, in relations to the discovery of Machu Picchu, Jamin received new anonymous death threats[39].

The Inkari Institute & Activism

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June 2009 - Inside the restricted area of the Manú National Parc, Jamin meets with a family of Kuga-Pakuris natives

In 2009, Jamin and his companions, created a non-profit organization called the Inkari Institute of archaeological Investigations. The primary goal of this organization is archaeological research. In 2010, its European counterpart was launched in France. Inkari Europe is a non-profit organization presided over by Didier Cujives, mayor of Paulhac, Haute-Garonne, elected regional counselor and ambassador for Midi-Pyrénées with the E.U. In January 2012, the ONG is renamed Instituto Inkari - Cusco (the Instituto Inka de Investigacion y Revaloracion Indigena). His team now regroups other archaeologists like Hilbert Sumire Bustincio[40] and Daniel Angel Merino Panizo[41].

Jamin and his team are actively participating in awareness campaigns to protect archaeological sites from looters[42] and from non-sustainable touristical and industrial projects[43][44].

Publications

Books and publications written by Jamin include:

  • Jeu de piste chez les Incas, July - August 2010, História. N˚ 126
  • Jamin, Thierry (November 2007). Pusharo, la memoria recobrada de los Incas (in Spanish). Lima: Edisa. ISBN 9972335662. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)
  • Jamin, Thierry; Ruquier, Pierre-Albert (2006). L'Eldorado Inca : A la recherche de Païtiti (in French). Paris: Hugo & Compagnie. ISBN 978-2755600988. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |lastauthoramp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)

References

  1. ^ "Thierry Jamin's Master Degree" (PDF). granpaititi.com (in French).
  2. ^ "Thierry Jamin's Resume" (PDF). granpaititi.com (in Spanish).
  3. ^ Ursula Thiermann (2001). "The dots of Pantiacolla". In David Hatcher Childress (ed.). Far Out Adventures: The Best of World Explorer Magazine. Adventures Unlimited Press. p. 266. ISBN 978-0932813794.
  4. ^ "Buscan la ciudadela perdida de los incas en selva del Manu". Perú 21 (in Spanish). Peru. 11 November 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Resolucion Directoral, Campaign 2005" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Cultura - Comision Regional Tecnica de Arqueologia (in Spanish).
  6. ^ "DOKU: Paititi - Das letzte Geheimnis der Inkas" (video) (in German). ZDF. 2 June 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  7. ^ Jamin, Thierry (10 August). "Sur les traces de Païtiti, la cité perdue des Incas". La Géographie (in French) (N˚ 1522): 61. Retrieved 16 March 2013. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ Jamin, Thierry (August 2005). "Les aventuriers de la cité perdue". National Geographic France. Vol. 13.2 N˚ 71. Retrieved 16 March 2013. {{cite journal}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
  9. ^ "Resolucion Directoral, Campaign 2006" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Cultura - Comision Regional Tecnica de Arqueologia (in Spanish).
  10. ^ "Eldorado-Païtiti, un Français cherche la cité perdue des Incas". Les grands secrets de l'archéologie (in French). N˚9. August 2008. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  11. ^ "Los petroglifos de Pusharo". Imagenes (in Spanish). Peru. September 2008. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  12. ^ "Hallan trazos similares a las líneas de Nazca en el Parque del Manu". Perú 21 (in Spanish). Peru. 19 September 2006. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  13. ^ "Resolucion Directoral, Campaign 2007-2008" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Cultura - Comision Regional Tecnica de Arqueologia (in Spanish).
  14. ^ Don Jaque. El Diario Judicial de Madre de Dios. # 1987, Monday May 4th 2009. {{cite book}}: External link in |title= (help)
  15. ^ "Paititi, à la recherche de la cité perdue" (video) (in French). TF1. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  16. ^ "Resolucion Directoral, Campaign 2009" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Cultura (in Spanish).
  17. ^ "Hallan el Valle sagrado de los incas, ciudad fundada por nobles que escaparon de la Conquista". Cronica (in Spanish). Mexico. 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  18. ^ "Nuevos Hallazgos. Camino al Gran Paititi. Entrevista a Thierry Jamin". Imágenes (Peru – Brazil) (in Spanish & Portuguese) (Año 6, N˚ 18). Lima. Octubre–Diciembre 2010. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Unknown parameter |nocando= ignored (help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  19. ^ "Descubren importante grupo de complejos arqueológicos". El Correo (in Spanish). No. # 10775. Peru. 12 February 2010. p. 3. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  20. ^ "Resolucion Directoral, Campaign 2010" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Cultura (in Spanish).
  21. ^ "Hallan restos arqueológicos de construcciones inkas en valles de Laco y Chunchusmayo. El Comercio, Año CXIV - # 34.010. Friday October 15 2010". El Comercio (in Spanish). {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |locqtion= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |nocando= ignored (help)
  22. ^ "Resolucion Directoral, Campaign 2011" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Cultura (in Spanish).
  23. ^ "L'Eldorado et la cité perdue des Incas". Le Figaro (in French). France. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  24. ^ "Resolucion Viceministerial 0140-2010, November 19th 2010" (PDF). Ministerio de Cultura (in Spanish).
  25. ^ "Diploma, April 2008" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Cultura - Direccion Regional de Madre de Dios (in Spanish).
  26. ^ "Interview de David Crespy" (video) (in French). JungleDocProd. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  27. ^ "Visite de Machu Picchu" (video) (in French). JungleDocProd. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  28. ^ "Resolucion Directoral, Campaign Machu Picchu 2012" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Cultura (in Spanish).
  29. ^ "La Porte Secrete de Machu Picchu" (in French). Euronews. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  30. ^ "Resolucion Directoral, Campaign Machu Picchu 2012" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Cultura (in Spanish).
  31. ^ "Machu Picchu 2012 : The discovery and the geophysical survey" (video). JungleDocProd. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  32. ^ "Heritage Daily - Claims of possible burial tomb discovered in Machu Picchu". Retrieved 2013-03-16.
  33. ^ "National Geographic - ¿Esconde algo Machu Picchu?" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2013-03-16.
  34. ^ "IBTimes - Archaeologist blocked From making breakthrough find at Machu Picchu". Retrieved 2013-03-16.
  35. ^ "Thierry Jamin, Indiana Jones toulousain". La Depeche (in French). France. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  36. ^ "Part1: El hallazgo de la tumba del inca PACHACUTEC en Machu Picchu 2013" (video) (in Spanish). Cuarto Poder. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  37. ^ "Part2: El hallazgo de la tumba del inca PACHACUTEC en Machu Picchu 2013" (video) (in Spanish). Cuarto Poder. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  38. ^ "Pérou : L'explorateur français Thierry Jamin, sur les traces des incas, fait grand bruit…". Actu Latino (in French). France. 14 February 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  39. ^ "RPP Noticias - Cusco: Arqueólogo Thierry Jamin fue amenazado de muerte" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2013-03-16.
  40. ^ "SUMIRE BUSTINCIO, Hilbert's Resume" (PDF). granpaititi.com (in Spanish).
  41. ^ "Inkari Institute, Team Members - Daniel Angel Merino Panizo". granpaititi.com.
  42. ^ "Huaqueros en la zona de Llaco" (video) (in Spanish). Solar Televisión. 12 February 2010. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  43. ^ *"Gasoducto Destruiria Patrimonio - Amenaza Historica" (PDF). Somos (in Spanish). No. # 1269. Peru. April 2011. p. 36-40. Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  44. ^ "Patrimonio en peligro. Cerca y dentro de Megantoni en La Convención existen impresionantes construcciones incas" (PDF). El Diario de Cusco (in Spanish). No. # 4162. Peru. 30 June 2010. p. 12. Retrieved 17 March 2013.


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