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Centuries before the Incas, a number of advanced cultures flourished in the Andes. This beautifully illustrated study examines the rise and fall of these different peoples, and their magnificent legacy of design and craftsmanship. Surviving artifacts show incredible skill and sophistication, from exquisitely detailed textiles, ceramics, and metalwork to spectacular architectural sites. Tracing the connections between symbolism and belief, art, and myth, Treasures of the Andes sets the riches of South America in their historical and regional context and restores an important missing piece in the jigsaw puzzle of the world's great civilizations.
The Ancient Central Andes presents a general overview of the prehistoric peoples and cultures of the Central Andes, the region now encompassing most of Peru and significant parts of Ecuador, Bolivia, northern Chile, and northwestern Argentina. The book contextualizes past and modern scholarship and provides a balanced view of current research. Two opening chapters present the intellectual, political, and practical background and history of research in the Central Andes and the spatial, temporal, and formal dimensions of the study of its past. Chapters then proceed in chronological order from remote antiquity to the Spanish Conquest. A number of important themes run through the book, including: the tension between those scholars who wish to study Peruvian antiquity on a comparative basis and those who take historicist approaches; the concept of "Lo Andino," commonly used by many specialists that assumes long-term, unchanging patterns of culture some of which are claimed to persist to the present; and culture change related to severe environmental events. Consensus opinions on interpretations are highlighted as are disputes among scholars regarding interpretations of the past. The Ancient Central Andes provides an up-to-date, objective survey of the archaeology of the Central Andes that is much needed. Students and interested readers will benefit greatly from this introduction to a key period in South America’s past.
A location that has been forgotten by time can be found in the most isolated regions of the Andes Mountains, where the mountains meet the sky and history blends with the natural world. The mysteries of the past and the enduring love of the present coexist in a novel that is set in these locations. Welcome to "The Treasure of the Andes," a story of romance, adventure, and friendship set in a land where people who are passionate about truth, culture, and passion find greater treasure in their hearts than in gold chests. In the following pages, you will witness an unforgettable journey, where adventurers explore the depths of the Andes, facing challenges, discovering forgotten treasures and, most importantly, discovering the meaning of the true treasure hidden in life. The heroes of this tale, set against the stunning background of a national park, discover that sometimes the greatest treasure is the one that is found in the heart in addition to discovering much more than they were expecting. Come explore "The Treasure of the Andes" with us as we discuss the depths of this remarkable voyage.
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