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Ancient Mexico & Central America: Archaeology and Culture History (Second Edition)

Ancient Mexico & Central America: Archaeology and Culture History (Second Edition)

Winner of the 2005 Society for American Archaeology Book Award.
This authoritative book explores every aspect of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, from Paleo-Indian times to the sixteenth century. It provides overviews of the best-known regional cultures, such as those of the Olmecs, Maya, Zapotecs, and Aztecs, as well as balanced coverage of Mesoamerica as a whole.

The book covers every major site, from La Venta and Monte AlbÃ¡n to Teotihuacan, Palenque, and Tenochtitlan. It includes detailed discussion of major cultural themes, such as the ball game, and is lavishly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps. It has now been thoroughly updated to include new interpretations and recent discoveries.
459 illustrations, 80 in color
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Paperback
EANs 9780500287149
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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