Machu Picchu in Context: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Study of Human Past

This book combines archaeology with science to provide insights into Incan culture, human-environment relations, and Incan architecture. It utilizes diverse technological and scientific approaches, including LiDAR remote sensing, geophysics, and radio carbon dating, and presents studies conducted by Polish, Italian, and Peruvian scientific missions in Machu Picchu, Chachabamba, and Cusco.

Format: Hardback
Length: 581 pages
Publication date: 13 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book aims to bridge the gap between archaeology and science, offering a comprehensive perspective on traditional archaeological anthropology. By delving into the rich tapestry of Incan culture, it sheds light on the intricate relationship between human habitation and the ever-changing environment. Through innovative technological and scientific approaches, including LiDAR remote sensing, geophysics, and radio carbon dating, the book explores the architectural marvels of the Incas in relation to the Andean cosmovision, providing a fresh and groundbreaking understanding.

Recent studies conducted by Polish, Italian, and Peruvian scientific missions in Machu Picchu, Chachabamba, and Cusco are presented and analyzed in depth. Chapter 5, in particular, is made freely accessible to the public under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License through the link: link.springer.com.

This captivating exploration of Incan culture and its scientific implications is a testament to the power of interdisciplinary research. By integrating archaeology with science, this book offers a deeper appreciation of the past and sheds valuable insights into our collective human history.

Weight: 1113g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030927653
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022