جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

R. Alan Coveyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Ethnohistory
• Andean Studies
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R. Alan Covey is Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, he maintains an active teaching schedule through Fall 2025 across multiple departments including Anthropology (ANT), Latin American Studies (LAS), and Tutorial Courses (T C). His campus office is located at RLP 4.406 (mail code C3200). Academic Background: Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Research Focus: Professor Covey specializes in Andean archaeology and ethnohistory, with primary expertise in the Inca Empire and Early Colonial Peru. His work examines imperial development through archaeological surveys, excavations, and archival research in Peru and Europe. Key themes include sociopolitical complexity , imperial collapse dynamics , cultural transformation following European contact, and Andean social organization from prehispanic through colonial periods. His methodological approach integrates material culture analysis with ethnohistoric documentation to reconstruct pre-Columbian lifeways and colonial transitions. Publication Trends: Recent scholarship shows concentrated focus on Inca imperial structures (2023-2025), examining economic systems, settlement patterns, religious transformations, and ideological signaling. His work increasingly engages quantitative historical analysis through the Seshat Databank while maintaining deep regional expertise in Cuzco-area archaeology. Current research emphasizes interdisciplinary synthesis across archaeological, historical, and anthropological frameworks. Teaching & Academic Service: Professor Covey teaches specialized courses including Inca World (ANT/LAS 324L), Cultures in Contact (ANT/LAS 326L), and Who Owns The Past? (T C 302/UGS 302), consistently offering both in-person and online formats since 2020. His course load demonstrates sustained commitment to undergraduate education in Andean studies and archaeological theory across multiple semesters and academic years.

Peter Eeckhoutمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Pre-Columbian civilizations
• Andean archaeology
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Peter Eeckhout is a Full Professor in the Department of Art History and Archaeology at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), specializing in pre-Columbian civilizations with a focus on Andean archaeology. Since the 1990s, he has directed excavations at Pachacamac, a major archaeological site in Peru that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He is affiliated with the Centre de Recherches en Archéologie et Patrimoine (CReA) and has authored nearly 90 scientific articles along with multiple books published by academic presses in Lima, Brussels, Oxford, and Cambridge. Eeckhout earned his PhD in Philosophy and Letters in 1997 and has built his academic career at ULB. His fieldwork has primarily centered on the Central Coast of Peru, with Pachacamac serving as his main research location for over three decades. He has developed expertise in both archaeological methodology and theoretical interpretation of ancient Andean societies. Professor Eeckhout's research spans multiple dimensions of Andean archaeology, including ritual practices, urban planning, water management systems, and funerary customs. His work at Pachacamac examines everything from hydraulic infrastructure to textile production, sacrificial practices, and the impact of Inca expansion on local cultures. He employs a highly multidisciplinary approach, incorporating bioarchaeology, paleopathology, zooarchaeology, and forensic entomology to reconstruct ancient Andean lifeways. Eeckhout's publications reveal a consistent focus on Pachacamac while exploring diverse aspects of pre-Columbian civilizations. His recent work demonstrates increasing methodological sophistication, combining traditional archaeological approaches with scientific analyses like ancient DNA studies, drone surveys, and thermal imaging. His research shows particular interest in ritual spaces, cultural syncretism, and the relationship between environmental changes and human adaptation in the Andes. While specific awards aren't detailed in available sources, Eeckhout's leadership of long-term excavations at a UNESCO World Heritage Site and his publications with major academic presses indicate significant professional recognition. His books with Cambridge University Press and University Press of Florida represent substantial scholarly contributions to Andean archaeology. As director of the Ychsma Project at Pachacamac, Eeckhout has likely supervised numerous graduate students and researchers over the decades, though specific names aren't provided in available sources. His work appears consistently funded given the project's longevity since the 1990s, with recent publications indicating ongoing research support through at least 2025. The Centre de Recherches en Archéologie et Patrimoine (CReA) serves as Eeckhout's research base at ULB. His Pachacamac work involves international collaborations with specialists in diverse fields including Lawrence Owens (bioarchaeology), Céline Erauw and Fabienne Pigière (zooarchaeology), and Sylvie Peperstraete (mythology studies), forming a comprehensive research network focused on Andean archaeology.

Matthew Velascoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bioarchaeology
• Mortuary Archaeology
• Ethnogenesis
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Matthew Velasco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Cornell University , affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in bioarchaeology and Andean prehistory, focusing on the late prehispanic period (AD 1000-1532) in the Peruvian Andes. Ph.D. in Anthropology, Vanderbilt University (2016) His research examines how social identity, conflict, and state formation were embodied through skeletal remains, cranial modification, and mortuary practices during the Inka imperial expansion. Key themes include: Novel mortuary traditions and social memory Differential health and violence exposure Ethnogenesis in multi-ethnic societies Supported by the Wenner-Gren Foundation, Ford Foundation, and National Science Foundation, his work integrates: Archaeological and ethnohistoric data Bioarchaeological and isotopic analyses Community-engaged fieldwork in Peru He directs Proyecto Bio-arqueológico Coporaque and collaborates on Proyecto Machu Llaqta , addressing prehispanic social status and foodways.

Melissa S. Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioarchaeology
• Andean Archaeology
• Tarascan Archaeology
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Melissa S. Murphy is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Wyoming. She holds a B.A. from Haverford College (1994) and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (2004). Her research focuses on bioarchaeology, particularly the effects of colonialism and imperialism in prehispanic and colonial Peru, with fieldwork in Mexico, Kazakhstan, Israel, and France. She established the Bioarchaeology and Stable Isotope Laboratory (BaSIL) at UW, where students analyze human remains and stable isotopes. Her teaching emphasizes integrating anthropology subfields, offering courses like Human Osteology, Forensic Anthropology, and Bioarchaeology. Recent research explores mortuary practices, post-contact identity, and colonial health dynamics. Key themes include cultural continuity, biodistance analysis, and resistance strategies in colonial contexts. Publications span bioarchaeological methodological innovations, colonial demography, and interdisciplinary studies of violence and health. Her work bridges archaeological, historical, and biological data to address societal transformations under colonial regimes.

David Carballoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mesoamerican archaeology
• households
• urbanism
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David M. Carballo is a Professor at Boston University's College of Arts & Sciences , affiliated with the Archaeology Program, Center for Latin American Studies, Center for Innovation in Social Science, and Initiative on Cities. His research focuses on Mesoamerican archaeology, particularly urbanism, collective action, and ancient central Mexican civilizations. He leads the Tlajinga-Teotihuacan Project, exploring non-elite neighborhoods in Teotihuacan. His work emphasizes community engagement and interdisciplinary methods, including GIS and archaeometry. Research interests include households, ritual practices, craft production, and political governance. He has conducted fieldwork across the Americas, with recent projects in Teotihuacan and Tlaxcala. His publications address urbanization, collective action theory, and the intersection of religion and power in ancient societies. Courses taught include 'Archaeology of Cities' and 'Aztec, Maya, and their Predecessors.' Notable works include Collision of Worlds: A Deep History of the Fall of Aztec Mexico and the Forging of New Spain (2020) and edited volumes like Teotihuacan: The World Beyond the City (2020). His articles analyze urban resilience, obsidian economies, and governance strategies, reflecting a commitment to understanding ancient societies' complex dynamics through material evidence.

• Andean Archaeology
• State Collapse
• Mortuary Archaeology
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Sarah Baitzel is an Associate Professor of Archaeology at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in Andean archaeology, state collapse, mortuary practices, and pastoralism. Her research focuses on ancient agropastoralist societies in Peru, particularly the Tiwanaku culture, and explores themes of social identity, ritual, and mobility. She leads interdisciplinary projects in the Sama Valley, including excavations at Los Batanes and collaborations with the Peruvian Ministerio de Cultura to preserve archaeological sites threatened by urban expansion. Education: PhD in Archaeology from the University of California, San Diego. Research interests include the interplay of identity, ritual, diet, and mobility in ancient Andean societies. She co-directs the CIAAST research facility in Peru, supporting lab analyses and conservation efforts, and collaborates on paleo-mobility studies using isotopic analyses. Her work also examines high-altitude settlements in the Sibinacocha Valley and the role of textiles in mortuary practices. Recent publications address Tiwanaku iconography, mortuary archaeology, and environmental adaptations in the Andes. Advising and collaborations: She mentors graduate students and leads international teams, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to archaeological preservation and heritage sustainability. Her research has been featured in media including WashU’s Source and Bedrock Filmworks.

Gabriel Prietoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Andean Archaeology
• Maritime Adaptations
• Ritual Practices
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Gabriel Prieto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He joined the faculty in August 2019 after previously serving as an Assistant Professor at Universidad Nacional de Trujillo in Peru (2017-2019) and holding a Post-doctoral position there in 2016. Dr. Prieto received his Ph.D. in Anthropology from Yale University in 2015, specializing in Andean archaeology. Dr. Prieto's primary research focuses on ancient maritime adaptations along the South Pacific coast, with particular emphasis on the North Coast of Peru. He is renowned for directing the Huanchaco Archaeological Program and for the discovery of what is considered the largest ancient child and camelid sacrifice site ever found at Huanchaquito-Las Llamas. His work has been recognized with the 2019 Shanghai Forum Field Award. His research employs a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating skeletal analysis, isotopic studies, aDNA research, and examination of ritual practices to understand how ancient societies responded to climatic events like El Niño. Dr. Prieto has secured significant research funding, with over $600,000 awarded as principal investigator for various archaeological projects focused on Peru's North Coast. Dr. Prieto has published extensively on Andean archaeology, with particular focus on maritime communities, ritual practices, and cultural continuity along Peru's northern coast. His work spans from the Initial Period (3500-1800 BCE) through the Chimú period (AD 900-1470), examining domestic life, ceremonial practices, and societal responses to environmental change. Among his notable achievements is the co-edited volume "Maritime Communities of the Ancient Andes" (2020) with Daniel H. Sandweiss, which represents a significant contribution to the understanding of ancient coastal societies in South America. Dr. Prieto actively engages with the public through educational outreach, including a TED-Ed lesson titled "A day in the life of an ancient Peruvian shaman," and maintains active social media presence documenting his archaeological work in Peru.

Jason Tooheyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Social Complexity
• Ceramic Analysis
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Jason Toohey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Wyoming. He holds a B.A. from the University of California Santa Barbara (1995), an M.A. from California State University Northridge (2000), and a Ph.D. from the University of California Santa Barbara (2009). His research integrates archaeology and anthropology to examine social complexity, leadership strategies, and community organization in ancient Andean societies, with fieldwork concentrated in Peru’s Cajamarca region since 2003. Dr. Toohey investigates these themes through multidisciplinary approaches including analysis of built environments, ceramic production, exchange systems, and culinary practices. He is developing new research on Holocene coastal Peruvian faunal materials to address contemporary conservation challenges related to fisheries, climate change, and social dynamics. His scholarly interests span archaeology, cultural anthropology, environmental adaptation, and pre-Columbian studies. He teaches courses including Introduction to Archaeology, World Archaeology, Prehistory of South America, Archaeological Field School in Peru, Maya/Aztec/Inca civilizations, Origins of the State, and Archaeological Theory and Method. Recent publications demonstrate his focus on Late Intermediate Period Peru, addressing ceramic exchange networks, mortuary practices, spatial organization, and cultural continuity. His work frequently employs compositional analysis and ethnohistorical reconciliation to reconstruct pre-Hispanic social dynamics.

Marc Bermannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric States
• Household Archaeology
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Marc Bermann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on prehistoric states and household archaeology, with fieldwork centered on pre-Inca civilizations in Bolivia and Peru. He currently serves as Director of Graduate Studies. His interests include the evolution of archaic empires, pre-Hispanic political organization, historiography, and peasant studies. Fieldwork examines village sites of the Formative Period Wankarani culture in Bolivia. Courses taught include Paleo-Kitchen: Prehistoric Diet, Cooking, and Domesticity; Prehistoric Village Life; Origins of Cities; and Archaeology Core Course, exploring human cultural evolution from Paleolithic beginnings to state-level societies.

Rebecca Briaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Andean Archaeology
• Community Archaeology
• Ceramic Analysis
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Rebecca Bria is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, part of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. Her research specializes in Andean archaeology, community-based heritage preservation, and prehispanic material culture, with a geographic focus on highland Peru. She directs the Proyecto de Investigación Arqueológico Regional Ancash (PIARA), a long-term archaeological initiative at the Hualcayán site that integrates scientific research with community engagement. Her research explores ritual economies, ceramic production, textile technologies, and mortuary practices in ancient Andean societies, particularly during the Early Intermediate Period and Middle Horizon (AD 1–1000). She employs interdisciplinary methods including archaeometry, osteological analysis, and ethnographic approaches to study human-environment interactions, social organization, and cultural continuity. Bria's publications demonstrate consistent themes: community archaeology frameworks, technical analyses of artifacts (ceramics/textiles), bioarchaeological investigations, and climate change adaptation in ancient and contemporary Andean communities. Her work frequently bridges archaeological data with modern heritage preservation initiatives. Awards and Honors: Dissertation Fieldwork Grant, Wenner-Gren Foundation (2015) American Fellowship, American Association of University Women (2014) Research Funding: The Rise of Civilization in Highland Peru: Reconstructing the ritual ecology of two early complex communities (2023-2024, $5,000) Sorenson Fellowship for Studies of Humanitarian Work in Ecuador (2021-2022, $100,000) Doctoral Dissertation Research: Food Production, Ritual, and Community Organization at Ancient Hualcayan (2015-2016, $24,910) Through PIARA, Bria leads collaborative fieldwork involving multidisciplinary teams and local Peruvian communities to investigate ancient settlements while developing heritage resources, educational programs, and sustainable tourism initiatives. Her work emphasizes equitable partnerships in archaeological practice.

Elizabeth Klarichمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin American Archaeology
• Andean Prehistory
• Origins of Inequality
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Elizabeth Klarich is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Department Chair at Smith College. She specializes in Andean prehistory, focusing on the Lake Titicaca Basin of Peru and Bolivia. Her research explores the origins of inequality, early urbanism, and the intersection of prehistory with modern identity politics. Klarich directs excavations at the Pukara archaeological site and co-directs the Museo Lítico Pukara. She holds a B.A. from the University of Chicago and M.A./Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Barbara. Education: B.A., University of Chicago M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara Research Interests: Her work combines field archaeology with community collaboration, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods such as settlement surveys, ground-penetrating radar, and artifact analysis. Recent projects investigate agro-pastoral strategies, monumental architecture, and the socio-political dynamics of early urban centers in the Andes. She advocates for culturally sensitive archaeology that empowers local communities through heritage preservation and economic development. Grants & Funding: Research supported by the National Science Foundation, Fulbright-Hays, Heinz Foundation, Wenner-Gren Foundation, and UC Santa Barbara. Labs/Teams: Directs the Pukara Archaeological Project, collaborates with Peruvian Ministry of Culture, and mentors an international team of students and researchers. The Museo Lítico Pukara project involves local communities in documenting traditional pottery practices and modern livelihoods.

Augusto Oyuela-Caycedoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Historical Ecology
• History of Science
• Catastrophe
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Augusto Oyuela-Caycedo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida, with affiliate appointments in the School of Natural Resources and Environment, Center for Latin American Studies, and Tropical Conservation and Development Program. He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and postdoctoral training from the University of Calgary. B.A. in Anthropology, Universidad de Los Andes (1985) Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh (1993) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Calgary (1994-1995) His research synthesizes historical ecology, history of science, and indigenous studies, focusing on human-environment interactions in the Amazon, Andes, and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. He examines ideological structures, catastrophe management, and the social life of plants, with fieldwork spanning Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Ethiopia, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Recent publications analyze long-term ecological transformations, Nazi academic legacies, and Amazonian dark earth soils. He has directed 10+ archaeological projects across South America and contributed to museum exhibitions and archival research on German/Austrian anthropologists like Max Uhle and Erasmus Reichel-Dolmatoff. His 15 most recent articles highlight comparative studies of coastal archaeology, tobacco history, and ideological evolution in pre-industrial societies. National Science Foundation Fellow Heinz Fellow Full Sabbatical Fellowship (UF) Oyuela-Caycedo has advised 12 Ph.D. students and 8 M.A. students, with graduates working on indigenous archaeology and tropical conservation. He collaborates with international institutions including the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Universidad de San Francisco (Ecuador), and Universidade Federal do Pará (Brazil).

Patrick J. Mullinsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Archaeology
• Geospatial Analysis
• South American Prehistory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patrick J. Mullins serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at Washington College, where he integrates archaeological data, archival research, and geospatial technologies to reconstruct ancient South American landscapes for academic and public audiences. His fieldwork spans 15 years of archaeological research in Peru. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh (2022) M.A. in Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh (2015) B.A. in Archaeology & Ancient/Medieval History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2012) Dr. Mullins specializes in Andean borderland archaeology , employing aerial drone mapping and GIS analysis to investigate imperial frontiers, settlement patterns, and conflict dynamics between the Chimú and Inka Empires. His research centers on fortified sites in the Moche Valley and Carabamba Plateau, examining how ancient communities navigated imperial expansion through defensive architectures and landscape modifications. He actively incorporates undergraduate students into fieldwork through summer programs in Peru. His recent publications (2016-2023) reveal consistent focus on borderland dynamics, defensive networks, and spatial analysis in pre-Columbian Peru. Key trends include the application of geospatial technologies to ancient frontier zones, interdisciplinary reconstruction of political landscapes, and contextualization of archaeological findings within broader Andean historical frameworks. His work bridges archaeological science with public engagement through digital mapping and 3D modeling. His scholarly recognition includes: National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant (2017) Dumbarton Oaks Junior Fellowship in Pre-Columbian Studies (2018-19) Brennan Foundation Grant (2023) Sainsbury Research Unit Visiting Fellowship (2023) Hodson Trust Collaborative Summer Research Grant (2024) Dr. Mullins directs the Moche Valley Settlement Database (MVSD) project and co-leads the Proyecto Arqueológico Historia y Prehistoria de los Guacapongos y Llampas (PAGuaL) with international collaborators. His grant portfolio supports drone-based fieldwork, student training, and community development initiatives in Peru. Current projects include summer 2024 mapping of fortified towns in the Carabamba Plateau to investigate Chimú-Inka frontier relations. He maintains active collaboration with researchers from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Northern Illinois University, and Universidad Nacional de Trujillo through PAGuaL, while building comprehensive GIS resources through the MVSD that integrate prehistoric and colonial-era settlement data across 1,700 km² of the Moche Valley.

Ken Hirthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Ancient Societies
• Preindustrial Urbanism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ken Hirth is a Professor of Anthropology at The Pennsylvania State University, based in the Department of Anthropology. His research focuses on the origin and development of complex societies in the New World, emphasizing political economy and structural inequalities through resource control analysis. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Mesoamerica and Andean regions. Education: B.B.A., Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1971 M.A., Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1972 Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1974 His research interests include exchange systems, craft production, settlement patterns, and preindustrial urbanism. Methodologically, he specializes in lithic technology, ceramics analysis, spatial analysis, and use-wear studies. Recent publications explore urbanism in Peru, Honduran chiefdom economies, and global ancient economic systems. Teaching responsibilities include courses like 'Aztecs, Mayas, and Incas,' 'Meso-American Archaeology,' and 'Economic Anthropology.' His work has been funded through Penn State's Anthropology Department and external grants, though specific grant details are not provided here. Dr. Hirth collaborates with international teams and maintains a research lab focused on Mesoamerican and Andean archaeology, though specific lab names are partially obscured in the source text. His career reflects over four decades of contributions to understanding ancient socio-political structures through material culture.

Sara Juengstمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bioarchaeology
• Paleopathology
• Andean Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sara Juengst is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). She specializes in bioarchaeology and Andean archaeology , with a focus on human skeletal remains to investigate past identities, social structures, and medical practices. Her fieldwork spans South America, including Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador, with recent projects in coastal Ecuador. Dr. Juengst holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2015) and a BA in Anthropology from Vanderbilt University (2008). Her research integrates paleopathology, mortuary analysis, and isotopic studies to explore topics such as prehispanic trepanation practices, violence in Andean populations, and dietary adaptations in high-altitude environments. Her work emphasizes community bioarchaeology , examining how bodily practices reflect social cohesion and hierarchy. Key themes include the interplay between health, environment, and identity, particularly in marginal or non-hierarchical societies. She has conducted projects at sites like Copacabana Peninsula (Bolivia) and Salango (Ecuador), analyzing trauma patterns, dental modifications, and burial practices. Dr. Juengst has received grants including the National Geographic Young Explorer’s Grant and Mellon Latin American Studies Funding. Her publications span International Journal of Osteoarchaeology , Andean Past , and edited volumes on bioarchaeological theory. She actively promotes ethical frameworks for skeletal collections and engages in public archaeology through fieldwork and museum collaborations. Her teaching covers human osteology, bioarchaeology, and the archaeology of identity. Current projects include investigating pre-Columbian communities in Ecuador and the role of cooperation in ancient non-ranked societies.