The FERCO Mission
FERCO is a private foundation started in 1992 by Thor Heyerdahl and Fred Olsen, to further Dr. Heyerdahl's vision of archaeology's role in demonstrating the possible relations between peoples of the past. It is based on Tenerife, Canary Islands, at the Pyramids of Guimar Ethnographic Park, which provides funding through its parent company Fred.Olsen S.A. Its aims are as follows:
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To organize or sponsor archaeological excavations and research that may throw light on
the origins of pre-European settlements and on oceanic voyages in pre-European types of
watercraft.
To work with scientific institutions worldwide to develop an interdisciplinary approach to looking at long-distance travel and trade, both by land and sea. To increase public awareness of archaeological and anthropological research being done worldwide, and to promote all aspects of scientific research into the beginnings of civilization. To promote the spirit of open-mindedness and curiosity. |
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