Lake Titicaca: Legend, Myth, and Science - Couverture souple

Stanish, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 193174582X ISBN 13 : 9781931745826

Editeur : Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA, 2011

Synopsis

Lake Titicaca and the vast region surrounding this deep body of water contain mysteries that we are just beginning to unravel. The area surrounding the world's highest navigable lake was home to some of the greatest civilisations in the ancient world. These civilisations were created by the ancestors of the Aymara and Quechua peoples who continue to live and work in Peru and Bolivia along the shores of this ancient body of water. This lavishly illustrated book provides a state-of-the-art description and explanation of the great cultures that inhabited this land - from the first migrants ten millennia ago to the people who thrive here today. It explores the world of myth and legend that has grown up around this mysterious place, including the lost continent of Mu, the land of Paititi, El Dorado and the many mystic ruins of Titicaca. It then presents the results of a century of scientific research that provide an even more fabulous tale than the legends and myths combined. This book is an indispensable guide for any visitor who has an interest in archaeology, history and culture. It is likewise an excellent introduction for the interested reader who yearns to know more about this fascinating place.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Charles Stanish has worked in the Titicaca region for over 25 years in both Bolivia and Peru. He holds the Lloyd Cotsen Chair in Archaeology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 193174582X
• ISBN 13: 9781931745826
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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