In September we had a virtual meeting with our esteemed teacher Alfredo Mires. The event was organized by the Social Sciences Specialty of the "Víctor Andrés Belaunde" School of Pedagogical Higher Education in Jaén, with 34 students. The objective was to read and reflect on the central contributions of his book "Primordial Sanctuaries - Cave Art in Cajamarca" from the author's perspective.
Maestro Alfredo spoke about the importance of the investigative experience, he emphasized the sacredness of the diversity of sites and footprints carved in stone, paintings in the mountains and utensils created by our ancestors. He spoke about their perceptions of the world, their relationship with nature, their journeys and struggles for survival. A different perspective to approaching rock art.
Likewise, he questioned the dominant stereotype of our imaginings: that the population of this historical stage was backward and only simple "hunter gatherers". In this regard, he argued a historical periodization called the "Age of Rearing", to explain the evolution of rock art in Cajamarca, which helped us to rediscover that our ancestors were the discoverers of food seeds in the seminal stage, which means that they were breeders of life, a valuable statement that helps us re-signify our historical memory and strengthen our pride and identity with our roots.
The students asked various questions of all kinds related to his inspiration for writing the book and motivations for the research, the activities and needs of the ancestors that underlie the paintings, why it is said that art continues with us and why the Education system does not incorporate this knowledge, among other questions. They were reason to clarify, deepen explanations and perspectives.
We are happy and recognized for the lessons learned and we look forward to having a next meeting.
Sara Moreno Alberca
Professor of the Higher Pedagogical Institute
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