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The ancient Nasca world
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- Book Synopsis
- This book presents outstanding chapter contributions on the Nasca culture in a variety of artistic expressions such as architecture, geoglyphs, ceramics, music, and textiles.The approach, based on the integration of science with archaeology and anthropology, sheds new light on the Nasca civilization. In particular the multidisciplinary character of the contributions and earth observation technologies provide new information on geoglyphs, the monumental ceremonial architecture of Cahuachi, and the adaptation strategies in the Nasca desert by means of sophisticated and effective aqueduct systems. Finally, archaeological looting and vandalism are covered.This book will be of interest to students, archaeologists, historians, scholars of Andean civilizations, scientists in physical anthropology, remote sensing, geophysics, and cultural heritage management.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9783319470504
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Springer, (27 January 2017)
- Number of Pages
- 670
- Weight
- 1433 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 155 x 39 mm
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