Ruth Shady
Ruth Shady is a prominent Peruvian archaeologist known for her groundbreaking research on the ancient Caral civilization, one of the oldest known civilizations in the Americas. Since 1994, she has led extensive excavations in the Supe Valley, uncovering significant urban centers that reveal insights into the social and political structures of Caral society. Her work has highlighted the important roles women played in this civilization, challenging traditional narratives about gender dynamics in ancient cultures. With support from organizations like National Geographic, Shady continues to explore and document the rich cultural heritage of Caral, emphasizing its legacy of harmonious relationships among its people and with nature.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 2 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 40,136 | $230,000 | 280$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 122,206 | $1,500,000 | 869$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 4,071 | $38,000 | 22$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 6,779 | $40,000 | 23$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,039 | $190,000 | 110$ |
| Estonia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 1,326,539 | 753 | $31,000 | 18$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,643 | $56,000 | 44$ |
| Totals | 8 | 276,655,463 | 181,627 | $2,085,000 | 1,366$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Peru:
Chano collaborated with Dr. Ruth Shady on the album 'Caral, misterio de la humanidad'.
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Peru:
Ruth Shady is the director of the Zona Arqueológica Caral and has been involved in the research and presentation of the archaeological site of Peñico.
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Brazil:
Ruth Shady is the archaeologist leading the research on the Caral civilization.
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Paraguay:
Ruth Shady is leading the investigations on the Caral civilization.
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Slovenia:
Ruth Shady, an archaeologist, led the research in Peñico and stated that the newly discovered site is of crucial importance.
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Greece:
Dr. Ruth Shady is the lead archaeologist in the recent research at Peñico and the excavation of Caral in the 1990s.
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Estonia:
Ruth Shady, who led the excavations at Caral in 1990, stated that the recent discovery is important for understanding what happened to the Caral civilization after climate changes.
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Bolivia:
Ruth Shady directed the recent research on Peñico and the excavation of Caral in the 1990s.
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United Kingdom:
Dr Ruth Shady, the archaeologist who led the recent research into Peñico and the excavation of Caral in the 1990s, said that the discovery was important for understanding what became of the Caral civilisation after it was decimated by climate change.
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Peru:
Ruth Shady is an archaeologist who has been threatened for denouncing the dangers to historical sites.
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