E3 Vertical Archipelagos: Multi-level Alpine Habitats
Course No.: 848136 – Group 1
Teaching: Andreas Körner & Jade Bailey & Prof. Marjan Colletti
In 1972, anthropologist John Murra introduced the ‘vertical archipelagos’ hypothesis in his research on Andean cultures. This concept elucidates the emergence of communities within non-adjacent ecological strata. Diverse elevations yield distinct climatic conditions, resulting in advantageous enclaves and isolated pockets within a broader framework. As seasons transition and circumstances fluctuate, intermittent bridges and corridors form, uniting ecologies that would otherwise remain apart.
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