Inca Rituals and Sacred Mountains - A Study of the World's Highest Archaeological Sites

Klappentext The Incas carried out some of the most dramatic ceremonies known to us from ancient times. This study describes the results of research undertaken on Mount Llullaillaco (6!739 m/22!109 feet)! which has the world's highest archaeological site. It analyzes the types of ruins and artifact assemblages recovered. Zusammenfassung The Incas carried out some of the most dramatic ceremonies known to us from ancient times. Contains results of research undertaken on Mount Llullaillaco - the world's highest archaeological site. Contributes to understanding of Inca religion and illustrates the importance of archaeological sites being placed within context of the natural landscape.

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• Authors: Maria Constanza Ceruti, Johan Reinhard, Johan/ Ceruti Reinhard
• Publisher: University Of New Mexico Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.12.2010
• EAN: 9781931745772
• ISBN: 978-1-931745-77-2
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 286 mm x 25 mm
• Series: Monographs; Monograph (Cotsen); Cotsen Monograph S.; Monographs
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity