Permit Procurement for the 1990 Oduvai Archaeology Project

1989年，Robert Blumenschine博士与坦桑尼亚的 科学家们在奥杜威开始了一个长期的考古项目 坦桑尼亚峡谷。 这项研究的目的是调查一个 暴露的古景观并检查动物群的分布 和人造材料 在此基础上 应该可以确定早期人类 一百多万年前就有人居住在这个地区， 能够用极其简单的技术在困难的环境中生存 环境 该项目的第一个探索阶段 取得了巨大的成功，Blumenschine博士现在希望发起一个 更大的第二阶段。 然而，由于分歧 坦桑尼亚政府当局之间， 会否发出许可证，容许该 research. 这种情况需要有技巧的宣传， Blumenschine博士的谈判，以及由此提供的资金 该奖项将允许他前往坦桑尼亚，并直接与 相关的个人。 任何其他课程都不可能 研究工作将在1990年继续进行。 这个奖项是必要的，以促进继续研究在一个 最重要的考古遗址之一

In 1989, Dr. Robert Blumenschine, in collaboration with Tanzanian scientists, began a long-term archaeological project at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. The goal of the research is to survey across an exposed paleo-landscape and to examine the distribution of faunal and humanly derived artifactual material. On this basis, it should be possible to determine how the very early humans who inhabited this region over 1 million years ago subsisted and were able to survive with extremely simple technology in a difficult environment. The first exploratory phase of this project met with great success, and Dr. Blumenschine now wishes to initiate a much larger second phase. However, because of disagreements between Tanzanian government authorities, it is very uncertain whether a permit will be issued to allow continuation of the research. The situation requires skillful advocacy and negotiation by Dr. Blumenschine, and the funds provided by this award will allow him to travel to Tanzania and speak directly to the relevant individuals. It is unlikely that any other course of action will permit research to continue in 1990. This award is necessary to facilitate continued research at one of the most important known archaeological sites.