Incas -- Lords of Gold and Glory

Author: [USA] Brown, edited by Duan Changchao
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The volumes of Lost Civilizations showcase the trajectories of the origins and early transformations of civilizations, long forgotten by later generations. Reading them is like adults revisiting old photographs of their childhood—each scene evoking a faint recollection. This series can be enjoyed as an art album while also serving as a reference for travelers to various parts of the world, helping them explore must-see historical sites and landmarks. The overall design of Lost Civilizations is commendable, covering various ancient civilizations, including those on both continents. This book is a popular read, yet its content retains a certain level of professionalism, especially when translated into Chinese, which is no easy task. Copying the numerous illustrations within the book also presents challenges—truly deserving of appreciation and gratitude.
Around 1400 BCE, the Chavín style emerged in the northern small valley of the Andes foothills, associated with a powerful religion, whose influence peaked by 400 BCE. A thousand years later, larger communities migrated inland, crossing mountains to settle in the forested eastern foothills, utilizing agricultural irrigation methods developed in the coastal regions. The settlements around temple complexes flourished, and artisans began producing increasingly refined pottery and textiles. Archaeologists classify Andean artifacts based on their chronological and geographical distribution. The exploration of the origins and development of ancient civilizations in this book represents an extremely important scientific research topic. The process of civilization development is far from simple or linear.
This book can be enjoyed as an art album while also serving as a reference for travelers to various parts of the world, helping them discover unforgettable historical sites and landmarks. Each volume of the book includes maps and timelines, complementing the introductions, archaeological sites, artifacts, and even natural landscapes and general cultural scenery.