During the third phase of the Kota Mama expedition a 70-member international team from the Scientific Exploration Society ventured up the jungle-covered Andean mountains in search of a lost city. Extensive ruins were found at the site and in the surrounding area. While it was agreed that these were not thought to be those of a city the finds were significant. However the local people continue to say they are in spite of our denials. We believe the site was probably an Inca gold mine.

This archaeological quest was followed by a daring 4,000 km voyage in traditional boats from the Andes to the Atlantic via the Amazon. The expedition began with the team sailing from the Inca gold mines on the Rio Mapiri. The expedition members then proceeded through a 500 km stretch of rapids and falls between Bolivia and Brazil. Few craft have travelled this hazardous stretch of water in recent years. However, it is believed that early civilisations were able to negotiate these terrifying cataracts. The expedition members successfully proved that it was possible for reed boats to negotiate through these difficult waters.

It has been alleged that we used dynamite to clear a trail through the jungle. This is an erroneous allegation as it was only used, with the consent of the local authorities, to clear boulders from a riverbed to make a safe crossing 10 miles from the archaeological site.