Monuments of the Incas (Hardcover)

John Hemming; Edward Ranney
Thames & Hudson
 9780500051634
0-500-05163-1

This classic book, long out of print, has now been rewritten to incorporate results from the latest archaeological excavations, discoveries about Inca masonry techniques, and updated interpretations of.

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form and function. There are new chapters about Choquequirau, Vitcos, Chinchero, and the ruins along the famous Inca Trail.Edward Ranney's photographs convey the extraordinary accomplishments of the Inca masons--from sheer terrace walls and stairways to striking temple buildings and sculpted rock shrines--and the grandeur of their cities. John Hemming makes brilliant use of archaeological and documentary evidence to write a compelling account of each site and to offer insights and speculations on the enigmatic ruins.