Lines to the Mountain Gods: Nazca and the Mysteries of PeruThe definitive book about one of the greatest archaeological mysteries of the world--the Nazca lines of Peru. Investigates the many myths and hypotheses that surround the lines. Tied in with a 2-part PBS documentary titled The Mysteries of Peru, to air in fall 1986. 100 black-and-white photographs. |
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 3 |
CONQUEST AND CATASTROPHE | 11 |
THE ANDEAN MIRAGE | 27 |
Copyright | |
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Lines to the Mountain Gods: Nazca and the Mysteries of Peru Evan Hadingham No preview available - 1988 |
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