David Johnson
About the Teacher
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He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree for his research, is a National Geographic Research and Exploration award recipient and his research documents and publications are preserved in the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.. His research examines the correlation between geological and hydrological features and ancient archaeological sites.
Johnson was a National Geographic Research and Exploration recipient (1998) for his research on the correlation between geology, hydrology and the Nasca Lines in Peru. As an Adjunct Research Associate in the Department of Anthropology, at the University of Massachusetts, he conducted research for six years in Peru. As a member of the New York State Archaeological Association for 40 years he has worked on sites throughout the Mohawk and Hudson Valleys of New York State. Currently, David is president of the Orange County Chapter of the New York State Archaeological Association and recently directed NYS Archaeological Conference. At the same time his research on the correlation between geology, hydrology and the Nasca Lines continues. He's principal investigator for two scientific expeditions in the Rio Grande de Nasca drainage of southern Peru and co director for several others. His research is archived at the Smithsonian Institute and published in his book Native Americans' Sacred and Ceremonial Landscapes.