UC Berkeley: Light the Way's video: The Mind of the Archaeologists: Mysteries and Discoveries

A 500-year-old mystery lay scattered across the highlands of Bolivia. Using virtual modeling and 3D printing, archaeologist Alexei Vranich shows the process of turning a confusing jumble of stone into the most incredible ancient temple ever built in the continent. Alexei Vranich ’90 Affiliated Researcher, University of Texas at San Antonio Vranich received his B.A. from UC Berkeley and his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He has extensive research experience in such places as Spain, Italy, India, Peru, Bulgaria, and Costa Rica. He has been recognized by the National Science Foundation for the innovative application of technology in the study of the past. Bridging the divide between academic and popular archaeology, Alexei has appeared on television and in magazines such as National Geographic, The Sciences, and Archaeology Magazine, in addition to a variety of national and international newspapers. Sponsored by Order of the Golden Bear