MONUMENTS OF THE INCAS

HEMMING, JOHN

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ISBN:978-0-500-05163-4
EAN:9780500051634
Editorial: THAMES & HUDSON
Fecha de la edición:2010
Número de la edición: 1
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Encuadernación:CARTONE
Nº Pág.:240
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This classic book, long out of print, has now been thoroughly rewritten to incorporate results from the latest archaeological excavations and discoveries about Inca masonry. A rich contribution to the understanding of Inca archaeology and architecture, Monuments of the Incas is also an invaluable guide for visitors to Peru and a unique photographic document. This is the most comprehensive photographic and narrative study of the major sites of the Inca empire, including the famed city of Machu Picchu, the Inca town and sun temple of Ollantaytambo, the mighty temple-fortress of Sacsahuaman, and the steeply terraced ruins of Pisac. This edition includes new chapters about Choquequirao, Chinchero, Vitcos and the ruins along the famous Inca Trail. John Hemming makes brilliant use of archaeological and documentary evidence to write a compelling account of each site and to offer insights into the enigmatic ruins. Edward Ranney's photographs convey superbly the Inca masons' extraordinary accomplishments and the grandeur of the landscape in which they were built.