Beth A. Weinstein | Medicine For These Times | Urgent Reciprocity for Huaca Montegrande, Ancient Cacao - Beth Weinstein & Karen Gordon @BethAWeinstein | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
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The Montegrande archaeological site, one of Peru's most significant historical locations and the origin of the world’s oldest known traces of domesticated cacao, is at immediate risk of closure due to a lack of funding. The site, which has provided unprecedented insights into ancient Amazon culture and thereby lauded as one of the “Top 10 Archeological Discoveries in the World” is currently under excavation. Without financial support, these vital efforts could come to an abrupt end.
Montegrande, also known as Huaca Montegrande, is a key archaeological site located in the Amazonian jungle of Jaen province, within the Cajamarca region. It is recognized as Peru’s most ancient temple site and the location where the oldest known traces of Theobroma cacao seeds and beverage have been discovered, dating back over 5,300 years.
Despite the site's national significance, international academic accolades, and the documentary spotlight, the archaeology team has faced severe financial constraints, putting the continuation of their work in jeopardy. The ongoing excavation and research have been carried out by a small non-profit organization ASICAMPE (Association for the Scientific Research of the Peruvian Amazon), which has been primarily funded through public grants and private donations. Today, these resources are nearly exhausted. If the excavations cease and the site closes, the opportunity to learn from Montegrande’s ancient relics and continued findings may be lost forever. Per Peruvian law, to protect national patrimony, the site would need to be re-buried.
ASICAMPE has partnered with the 501c3 Abundant Earth Foundation to launch an urgent fundraising campaign. Our goal is to raise $50,000 USD to keep the excavation ongoing and preserve the priceless cultural heritage of Montegrande.
Episode Highlights
▶ How our view of what archeology is or could be completely changed after entering this sacred space
▶ The story of how we learned about this space and the archeological work that is being done still in this area
▶ Why Beth and Karen are passionate about raising money to save this archaeological project and uncover more about Montegrande
▶ How scientists on the site came to find what may be the earliest signs of domesticated and ceremonial cacao in the world
▶How people can contribute to this project either financially or energetically and the different ways to make an offering to this project
▶ What’s happening right now at this site and why securing funding is more crucial than ever
▶ The incredible opportunity we have to make a difference and support this ancient knowledge and wisdom
Karen Gordon's Links:
Donate to the Huaca Montegrande Project Here: abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcacao
Sacred Reciprocity for Montegrande – Protect the Ancient Roots of Cacao and Empower the Amazon’s Cultural Legacy:
bethaweinstein.com/blog/ancient-cacao-sacred-reciprocity
Huaca Montegrande Media Kit: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p002oVVhkMBbVAOXKRyeCNQsiUdg-o3D
Key Contacts:
ASICAMPE Lead Archaeologist: Dr. Quirino Olivera
Email: quirinoolivera @ outlook.com.pe
Phone: +51 995 034 380 (Spanish only)
ASICAMPE Associate: Karen Gordon
Email: klg.monteverde @ gmail.com
Phone: +506 8372 2002 (English and Spanish)
Abundant Earth Foundation Contact: Hannah Eckberg
Email: hannahwithaef@gmail.com
Phone: +1 808 226 7003
Website: abundantearthfoundation.org
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As a spiritual business coach, Beth Weinstein helps new and current coaches, healers, therapists, Psychedelic Pioneers, space holders, and spiritually-centered entrepreneurs align with their heart and start and grow their business so that they can help more people and have a thriving transformational business they love.
She is the founder of “Medicine For These Times” podcast, five annual “Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Soul's Purpose & Business” summits, taught for Psychedelics Today’s Vital Training, co-created a mind-body-music weekend with East Forest, and has co-created many conscious events and retreats. Beth has been a speaker on stages, podcasts, and summits and has been featured in The New York Post, Huffington Post, The Plant Spirit Summit, Psilocybin Summit, and more.
Learn more: BethAWeinstein.com and get her free trainings:
Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into a Business:
bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business
Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business
bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business
▶ Beth’s Group Mastermind Program: bethaweinstein.com/mastermind
▶ Other Offerings: bethaweinstein.com/services
▶ Instagram: instagram.com/bethaweinstein
▶ FB: facebook.com/bethw.nyc & facebook.com/BethWeinsteinbiz
▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: facebook.com/groups/PsychedelicsandSacredMedicines
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The Montegrande archaeological site, one of Peru's most significant historical locations and the origin of the world’s oldest known traces of domesticated cacao, is at immediate risk of closure due to a lack of funding. The site, which has provided unprecedented insights into ancient Amazon culture and thereby lauded as one of the “Top 10 Archeological Discoveries in the World” is currently under excavation. Without financial support, these vital efforts could come to an abrupt end.
Montegrande, also known as Huaca Montegrande, is a key archaeological site located in the Amazonian jungle of Jaen province, within the Cajamarca region. It is recognized as Peru’s most ancient temple site and the location where the oldest known traces of Theobroma cacao seeds and beverage have been discovered, dating back over 5,300 years.
Despite the site's national significance, international academic accolades, and the documentary spotlight, the archaeology team has faced severe financial constraints, putting the continuation of their work in jeopardy. The ongoing excavation and research have been carried out by a small non-profit organization ASICAMPE (Association for the Scientific Research of the Peruvian Amazon), which has been primarily funded through public grants and private donations. Today, these resources are nearly exhausted. If the excavations cease and the site closes, the opportunity to learn from Montegrande’s ancient relics and continued findings may be lost forever. Per Peruvian law, to protect national patrimony, the site would need to be re-buried.
ASICAMPE has partnered with the 501c3 Abundant Earth Foundation to launch an urgent fundraising campaign. Our goal is to raise $50,000 USD to keep the excavation ongoing and preserve the priceless cultural heritage of Montegrande.
Episode Highlights
▶ How our view of what archeology is or could be completely changed after entering this sacred space
▶ The story of how we learned about this space and the archeological work that is being done still in this area
▶ Why Beth and Karen are passionate about raising money to save this archaeological project and uncover more about Montegrande
▶ How scientists on the site came to find what may be the earliest signs of domesticated and ceremonial cacao in the world
▶How people can contribute to this project either financially or energetically and the different ways to make an offering to this project
▶ What’s happening right now at this site and why securing funding is more crucial than ever
▶ The incredible opportunity we have to make a difference and support this ancient knowledge and wisdom
Karen Gordon's Links:
Donate to the Huaca Montegrande Project Here: abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcacao
Sacred Reciprocity for Montegrande – Protect the Ancient Roots of Cacao and Empower the Amazon’s Cultural Legacy:
bethaweinstein.com/blog/ancient-cacao-sacred-reciprocity
Huaca Montegrande Media Kit: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p002oVVhkMBbVAOXKRyeCNQsiUdg-o3D
Key Contacts:
ASICAMPE Lead Archaeologist: Dr. Quirino Olivera
Email: quirinoolivera @ outlook.com.pe
Phone: +51 995 034 380 (Spanish only)
ASICAMPE Associate: Karen Gordon
Email: klg.monteverde @ gmail.com
Phone: +506 8372 2002 (English and Spanish)
Abundant Earth Foundation Contact: Hannah Eckberg
Email: hannahwithaef@gmail.com
Phone: +1 808 226 7003
Website: abundantearthfoundation.org
*************************************
As a spiritual business coach, Beth Weinstein helps new and current coaches, healers, therapists, Psychedelic Pioneers, space holders, and spiritually-centered entrepreneurs align with their heart and start and grow their business so that they can help more people and have a thriving transformational business they love.
She is the founder of “Medicine For These Times” podcast, five annual “Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Soul's Purpose & Business” summits, taught for Psychedelics Today’s Vital Training, co-created a mind-body-music weekend with East Forest, and has co-created many conscious events and retreats. Beth has been a speaker on stages, podcasts, and summits and has been featured in The New York Post, Huffington Post, The Plant Spirit Summit, Psilocybin Summit, and more.
Learn more: BethAWeinstein.com and get her free trainings:
Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into a Business:
bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business
Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business
bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business
▶ Beth’s Group Mastermind Program: bethaweinstein.com/mastermind
▶ Other Offerings: bethaweinstein.com/services
▶ Instagram: instagram.com/bethaweinstein
▶ FB: facebook.com/bethw.nyc & facebook.com/BethWeinsteinbiz
▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: facebook.com/groups/PsychedelicsandSacredMedicines
