Maciej Sobczyk

Maciej Sobczyk is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Circum-Pacific and Far Eastern Archaeology at the University of Warsaw. His work focuses on the archaeology of pre-Hispanic Andean cultures, Polynesia, and specialized fields like high-altitude, cave, and underwater archaeology. He can be reached at m.sobczyk@uw.edu.pl and holds office hours on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 13:00 in room 0.25.

Research interests include:

• Pre-Hispanic Andean cultures and architecture
• High-altitude archaeology
• Polynesian archaeology
• Cave archaeology
• Underwater archaeology

His recent publications emphasize radiocarbon dating of Andean sites, Inca ceremonial centers, and underwater cave systems in Rapa Nui. Key themes span Inca archaeology, ceremonial landscapes, genetic anthropology, and environmental adaptation in extreme terrains.

Selected projects include:

• Analysis of the Maucallacta site in Arequipa, Peru
• Studies of Apu Coropuna as an Inca oracle
• Investigations into Tiwanaku's genetic and cultural influence
• Exploration of Rapa Nui's cave systems