Definition: Ernst W. Middendorf (1830-1908) was a medical doctor from Germany who
successfully practiced for many years in the South American towns of Arica and Lima (1854-62, 1865-71, 1875-88). Having become interested in Andean culture and languages, he visited extensive parts of Peru and Bolivia in 1885-88, publishing his linguistic studies and travel reports after his return to Germany (1890-95). Middendorf made early drawings and descriptions of the archaeological site of Chavín de Huantar, and was the first to recognize connections between highland Chavín and coastal Peruvian sites.
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This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar.
