Kniha THE OLMEC CIVILIZATION: AN ENTHRALLING O Enthralling History

THE OLMEC CIVILIZATION: AN ENTHRALLING O

Jazyk: Angličtina
Vazba: Pevná
Dostupnost: Skladem u dodavatele
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Which came first - the Olmecs or the Mayan? The Olmecs or the Incans? Walk with us among Colossal He...

Informace o knize

Jazyk
Angličtina
Vazba
Kniha - Pevná
Vydáno
2022
Stránek
138
EAN
9781956296259
ISBN
1956296255
Enbook ID
38718732
Hmotnost
354
Rozměry
152 x 229 x 10

Kompletní popis

Which came first - the Olmecs or the Mayan? The Olmecs or the Incans? Walk with us among Colossal Heads and some of the first pyramids in Mesoamerica - yes! Pyramids across the world from Giza and Egypt! Come join us on the journey to discover just where this amazing culture began and ended - and why we are still studying the Olmecs today.

Historians and scholars still battle over the origins of - and reasons for- some of Mesoamerica's formative civilizations downturn. How could such unique, innovative, and thriving societies fall without certain evidence of the causes? And what might the Mayans or Incans have to do with the Olmecs' rise and fall?

This book takes readers on a journey that few have taken, deep into archaeological sites, artifacts, and the many theories surrounding the Olmecs and their history, so shrouded in mystery. As you read, you'll learn:

  • Why their placement in Mesoamerica's history is so important
  • Why a rock overhang was so crucial to their survival
  • How the Olmecs domesticated - - yes, corn!
  • Why and how they moved from hunter-gatherer to farming
  • The importance of a rock to their society (Well, not just any rock!)
  • Adzes - What they were and how they helped trade
  • Metallurgy - a new era, a new trade, a new path
  • Who were the Cloud People, and where did they live?
  • The many phases of Monte Alban
  • How can old stone heads tell us anything?
  • Origins - China, Africa - or Mormons?
  • Let's play ball - but why is that hoop so high?
  • Jade, Mirrors, and Religion - how are these related?
  • Why is a child/jaguar mix so important?

You'll learn some fun facts - but will also be challenged with archaeologically-puzzling discoveries and learn about some fascinating finds. The "Forgotten Civilization" lays claim to some fantastic people who forged the way for modern-day Mexico to become the rich and historically diverse culture it is today!

Grab your copy of this book, and dive into the many astonishing elements of this vast and controversial Mesoamerican civilization!

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