Modelling pre-Hispanic settlement patterns in Alto de Toche, Colombia

César Augusto Velandia

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0187-6488

Spain

Universidad Complutense de Madrid

He is an architect and a postdoctoral researcher with a Ph.D. in Geography. He holds a Master’s degree in GIS Urban Development. His research focuses on managing World Heritage Cultural Landscapes in the Latin American and Caribbean region due to natural threats and climate change effects. He uses GIS spatial analysis methods and photogrammetry in Andean, urban, and coastal landscapes as well as heritage buildings.

Daniel Ramírez

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6941-7777

Colombia

Universidad del Tolima

He is an anthropologist and researcher in regional landscape archaeology. He holds a Master’s degree in Territory, Conflict and Culture, specialising in Management and Development of Territorial Entities. He is a member of the Research Group on Regional Archaeology, Heritage and Environment (Arqueo-Region). His expertise includes rural and urban social studies focusing on ethnic resistance and cultural change. Additionally, he has extensive experience conducting archaeological surveys and excavations throughout southwestern Colombia. Currently, he is a professor in the Faculty of Human Sciences and Arts at the University of Tolima.

Jhony Carvajal

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4863-1042

Colombia

Universidad del Tolima

He is an archaeologist, museologist, and professor with a Master's degree in Conflict, Territory, and Culture. He specialises in environmental management and environmental impact assessment and is a member of the Research Group on Regional Archaeology, Heritage, and Environment (Arqueo-Region). He has extensive experience in conducting archaeological surveys and excavations. Currently, he is a professor in the Faculty of Human Sciences and Arts at the University of Tolima. 

David Bejarano

Colombia

Universidad del Tolima

He is a Biologist with a Master’s degree in Biological Sciences. He is a photographer, mountaineer, and professional climber. His research focuses on the thermal ecophysiology of Anolis huilae. He conducted morphological observations, studied roost fidelity, and investigated the microhabitat use of this species. In addition, he also worked with bats, birds - specifically the Rufous-fronted Parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons), rodents, and orchids.

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Accepted: 2024-03-29

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Published: 2024-05-28

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4995/var.2024.20145