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Peru: a journey in time
Peru: a journey in time
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The book explores the rich history,beliefs,and cultural achievements of the people who lived in the Central Andean region of Peru from 1500 BC to the arrival of Europeans in the 1500s. It features a diverse range of archaeological material,including ceramics, textiles, gold, and wood carvings, and is accompanied by breathtaking photography of archaeological sites and landscapes.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: British Museum Press
The exhibition is now over,but the splendid book lives on. It is a testament to the enduring power of cultural heritage and the importance of preserving it for future generations. The book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the cultures of Peru,and is an invaluable resource for students,scholars,and anyone with an interest in the history and culture of the Andes.
The environments of the Central Andean region in Peru,South America,are some of the most geographically rich and diverse in the world.
This publication highlights the history,beliefs and cultural achievements of the different peoples who lived in these remarkable landscapes from 1500 BC to the arrival of Europeans in the 1500s,and the importance of their legacy up until today.
Over thousands of years,the people of the Andes have approached agriculture,economy,gender,power and belief in fascinating ways.
Many archaeological sites in Peru are uniquely preserved,and the book discusses key examples with a thematic and geographical approach.
The vibrant and varied material depicted includes ceramics,colourful textiles,golden objects and wooden carvings,drawn from the British Museum and museums and collections in Peru and beyond.
When juxtaposed with breathtaking photography of archaeological sites and landscapes,they reveal new narratives about the countrys rich history.
The exhibition is now over,but the splendid book lives on. It is a testament to the enduring power of cultural heritage and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
The book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the cultures of Peru,and is an invaluable resource for students,scholars,and anyone with an interest in the history and culture of the Andes.
Weight: 1050g
Dimension: 221 x 250 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780714124919
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