Intihuatana

Author : Steven R. Gullberg
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030483661

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Astronomy of the Inca Empire by Steven R. Gullberg Pdf

Astronomy in the Inca Empire was a robust and fundamental practice. The subsequent Spanish conquest of the Andes region disrupted much of this indigenous culture and resulted in a significant loss of information about its rich history. Through modern archaeoastronomy, this book helps recover and interpret some of these elements of Inca civilization. Astronomy was intricately woven into the very fabric of Andean existence and daily life. Accordingly, the text takes a holistic approach to its research, considering first and foremost the cultural context of each astronomy-related site. The chapters necessarily start with a history of the Incas from the beginning of their empire through the completion of the conquest by Spain before diving into an astronomical and cultural analysis of many of the huacas found in the heart of the Inca Empire. Over 300 color images—original artwork and many photos captured during the author’s extensive field research in Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Cusco, and elsewhere—are included throughout the book, adding visual insight to a rigorous examination of Inca astronomical sites and history.

Author : Johan Reinhard
Publisher : Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781938770920

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Machu Picchu by Johan Reinhard Pdf

Machu Picchu, recently voted one of the New Wonders of the World, is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, yet it remains a mystery. Even the most basic questions are still unanswered: What was its meaning and why was it built in such a difficult location? Renowned explorer Johan Reinhard attempts to answer such elusive questions from the perspectives of sacred landscape and archaeoastronomy. Using information gathered from historical, archaeological, and ethnographical sources, Reinhard demonstrates how the site is situated in the center of sacred mountains and associated with a sacred river, which is in turn symbolically linked with the sun's passage. Taken together, these features meant that Machu Picchu formed a cosmological, hydrological, and sacred geological center for a vast region.

Author : Athena Keen
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-22
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780578151588

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Cosmic Astrology: The Book of Answers by Athena Keen Pdf

Cosmic Astrology: The Book of Answers is a modern interpretation of the myth and mathematics behind the zodiac. Discover tales of ancient esoterica in harmony with great modern minds like Jung and Einstein. Within it's pages the dimensional reality begins to unfold the shapes of Plato's classical elements and the trace of sacred symmetry resounds the golden ratio in Da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man". East meets west as Tao is expressed and scientific method is challenged. Time turns back the clocks of the stars as astrological aspects paint the story of the ages in the sky.

Author : Kefyn M. Catley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CORNELL:31924076490394

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The Systematics of the Hahniid Spiders of Austral South America (Araneae, Hahniidae) by Kefyn M. Catley Pdf

Author : Andrew James Hamilton
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780691172736

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Scale and the Incas by Andrew James Hamilton Pdf

A groundbreaking work on how the topic of scale provides an entirely new understanding of Inca material culture Although questions of form and style are fundamental to art history, the issue of scale has been surprisingly neglected. Yet, scale and scaled relationships are essential to the visual cultures of many societies from around the world, especially in the Andes. In Scale and the Incas, Andrew Hamilton presents a groundbreaking theoretical framework for analyzing scale, and then applies this approach to Inca art, architecture, and belief systems. The Incas were one of humanity's great civilizations, but their lack of a written language has prevented widespread appreciation of their sophisticated intellectual tradition. Expansive in scope, this book examines many famous works of Inca art including Machu Picchu and the Dumbarton Oaks tunic, more enigmatic artifacts like the Sayhuite Stone and Capacocha offerings, and a range of relatively unknown objects in diverse media including fiber, wood, feathers, stone, and metalwork. Ultimately, Hamilton demonstrates how the Incas used scale as an effective mode of expression in their vast multilingual and multiethnic empire. Lavishly illustrated with stunning color plates created by the author, the book's pages depict artifacts alongside scale markers and silhouettes of hands and bodies, allowing readers to gauge scale in multiple ways. The pioneering visual and theoretical arguments of Scale and the Incas not only rewrite understandings of Inca art, but also provide a benchmark for future studies of scale in art from other cultures.

Author : Anna Bromley
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781481780742

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Wild Animals and Wedding Outfits by Anna Bromley Pdf

Wild Animals and Wedding Outfits is the true story of Anna, who comes from a family of eccentric adventurers and longs to travel, but has somehow got to her mid-thirties without plucking up the courage to set out on her big adventure. She dreams of seeing animals in their natural habitat, of exploring the Amazon jungle by canoe and meeting tribes who worship strange gods and heal each other with folk medicine. But she worries that she is not intrepid like her great grandmother. And is it possible to have a big adventure and still find accommodation with an en-suite bathroom and luxury shampoo? Anna finally meets her chivalrous knight, Bill, who helps her to set off on their trip through 14 countries, includingIndia, Sri Lanka, Sikkim, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Australia, Peru, BoliviaandChile. En-route they get into hilarious scrapes, have some spiritual revelations and make some lifelong friends on the way. It is a rite of passage for Anna, who finally feels like a proper grown up by the end of the trip. Their adventure includes: - being chased by wild elephants in India meeting the King of the Vedda tribe in Sri Lanka seeing the pink river dolphins of the Amazon surviving the ordeal of a trek through the monsoon rainforests of Laosin search of the Akha tribe (with very poor bathroom facilities). Monty Halls, star of BBC TV's Great Escape Series says, "A whimsical tale that has at its heart a classic love story. Anna and Bill are the most amenable of travel companions, and by the final chapter you feel that you know them as friends through shared experiences on the long road. All truly good books provide some warmth in one's life, and this one really is a glowing little ember."

Author : Omar Rivera
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781350173774

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Andean Aesthetics and Anticolonial Resistance by Omar Rivera Pdf

Informed by Gloria Anzaldúa's and José Carlos Mariátegui's work, as well as by Andean cosmology, Omar Rivera turns to Inka stonework and architecture as an example of a “Cosmological Aesthetics.” He articulates ways of sensing, feeling and remembering that are attuned to an aesthetic of water, earth and light. On this basis, Rivera brings forth a corporeal orientation that can be inhabited by the oppressed, one that withdraws from predominant modern/Western conceptions of the human. By providing an aesthetic analysis of cosmological sensing, Rivera sets the stage for exploring physical dimensions of anti-colonial resistance, and furthers the Latinx and Latin American tradition of anti-colonial and liberatory philosophy. Seeing aesthetic involvements with the cosmos as a source for embodied modes of resistance, Rivera turns to the work of María Lugones and Enrique Dussel in order to make explicit the aesthetic dimensions of their work. Andean Aesthetics and Anticolonial Resistance creates a new dialogue between art historians, artists, and philosophers working on Latin American thought, phenomenology, and hermeneutics. It weaves together a Latin American philosophy that connects pre-Columbian cosmologies with contemporary thinkers. Rivera's original approach introduces us to the living, evolving and aesthetic alternatives to coloniality of power and of knowledge, overhauling current understandings of decolonial theory and opening the tradition in transformative ways.

Author : E. C. Krupp
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486137643

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Echoes of the Ancient Skies by E. C. Krupp Pdf

Popular, authoritative look at the world of archaeoastronomy, the study of ancient peoples' observation of the skies and its role in their cultural evolution. 208 illustrations.

Author : Marion Dolan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030765118

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Decoding Astronomy in Art and Architecture by Marion Dolan Pdf

For centuries, our ancestors carefully observed the movements of the heavens and wove that astronomical knowledge into their city planning, architecture, mythology, paintings, sculpture, and poetry. This book uncovers the hidden messages and advanced science encoded within these sacred spaces, showing how the rhythmic motions of the night sky played a central role across many different cultures. Our astronomical tour transports readers through time and space, from prehistoric megaliths to Renaissance paintings, Greco-Roman temples to Inca architecture. Along the way, you will investigate unexpected findings at Lascaux, Delphi, Petra, Angkor Wat, Borobudur, and many more archaeological sites both famous and little known. Through these vivid examples, you will come to appreciate the masterful ways that astronomical knowledge was incorporated into each society’s religion and mythology, then translated into their physical surroundings. The latest archaeoastronomical studies and discoveries are recounted through a poetic and nontechnical narrative, revealing how many longstanding beliefs about our ancestors are being overturned. Through this celestial journey, readers of all backgrounds will learn the basics about this exciting field and share in the wonders of cultural astronomy.

Author : Mariusz Ziółkowski,Nicola Masini,José M. Bastante
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030927660

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Machu Picchu in Context by Mariusz Ziółkowski,Nicola Masini,José M. Bastante Pdf

This book aims at integrating archaeology with science in order to provide additional information with respect to a traditional archaeological anthropological perspective. It sheds light on Incan culture, the relation between human frequentation and environmental changes, the Incan architecture in relation with Andean cosmovision using, for the first time, diverse technological and scientific approaches including LiDAR remote sensing, geophysics and radio carbon dating. A number of recent studies conducted by Polish, Italian and Peruvian scientific missions in Machu Picchu, Chachabamba and Cusco are presented and discussed. Chapter 5 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Ryan Dubé
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640493186

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Moon Machu Picchu by Ryan Dubé Pdf

Mystical, timeless, and full of adventure: embark on the trip of a lifetime to the jewel of Peru with Moon Machu Picchu. Inside you'll find: Strategic trekking guides, including two to four days on the Inca Trail, five days on the Salcantay, and an Inca Jungle Trail itinerary, plus focused coverage of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Lima Unique experiences beyond the beaten path: Explore seldom-seen ruins like the Ollantaytambo Temple and visit remote Quechua-speaking villages. Go horseback riding on a caballo de paso in the Sacred Valley, mountain biking to the hilltop fortress of Sacsayhuamán, or set up camp on the riverbank after a day of rafting on the Río Apurímac. Sample coca tea and authentic local delicacies, or shop for handmade Peruvian weavings, pottery, and jewelry Essential planning information on agencies, tour guides, and porters, food and accommodations, packing suggestions, finding the best airfares, and getting around by bus, train, taxi, car, or motorcycle rental How to visit Machu Picchu respectfully, with tips on sustainability and helping the local economy, minimizing your impact, and avoiding over-tourism, with insight from Lima resident Ryan Dubé A guide to hazards, precautions, and gear, including how to avoid altitude sickness Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Thorough background information on the landscape, wildlife, plants, culture, history, and local customs Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, visa information, volunteer and study opportunities, and tips for seniors, families with children, visitors with disabilities, women traveling alone, and LGBTQ+ travelers With Moon Machu Picchu's practical advice and insider know-how, you can forge your own path. Exploring the rest of the country? Try Moon Peru. Doing a tour of South America? Try Moon Colombia or Moon Patagonia. Special ebook features: Easily navigate listings with quick searches, plus website links and zoom-in maps and images Personalize your guide by adding notes and bookmarks

Author : Maryanne Blacker
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780756683269

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Peru by Maryanne Blacker Pdf

Whether you are planning to visit a city, a region or a country, DK’s foolproof ‘Eyewitness’ approach makes learning about a place a pleasurein itself. All the traditional guidebook subject matter is covered—descriptions of sights, opening times, hotels, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, phrase books etc— but, with the help of specially commissioned illustrations and maps, DK makes essential information easy to access and quick to absorb. No other guides explain the history of a place as clearly in words and pictures. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides—the best guides ever created. Continuing to expand our South American coverage, this beautifully illustrated Eyewitness guide will be the premier travel book to Peru, with complete coverageof Lima, the Amazon Basin, and, of course, Machu Picchu. Whether your interestslie in floating on Lake Titicaca, watching the condors soar at Colca Canyon or experimenting with South American cuisine, DK Eyewitness Peru will help you find the essence of the Andes.

Author : Maryanne Kennedy
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-05-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780756650667

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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Peru by Maryanne Kennedy Pdf

A highly illustrated guide to Peru in the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel series

Author : Garfield Tavernier
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-18
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781649571304

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Wonders in the Sacred Valley of the Incas by Garfield Tavernier Pdf

Wonders in the Sacred Valley of the Incas: Pisac to Machu Picchu By: Garfield Tavernier Wonders in the Sacred Valley of the Incas is a practical, interesting, and informative guide to the heartland of the Incas, including the legendary capital City of Cuzco and the main archeological and geographical sites in the Valley, from Pisac to Machu Picchu. The Vilcanota Valley is widely acclaimed for its natural beauty; dominated by the majestic mountain range; basking in blowing breezes of the finest airs and carved by the roaring waters of the river running into pools of sweet serenity. Accurate data points, keen analysis, and firsthand observations provide insight and perspective for the casual traveler or the curious reader. It also dispels the many myths about the marvelous and mystical sanctuary and retreat between the Picchus, now widely acclaimed as a Wonder of the World.

Author : Ryan Dubé
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 1180 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781631216381

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Moon Peru by Ryan Dubé Pdf

Your World Your Way! Once the ancient empire of the Inca, Peru still draws visitors with its blend of mystery, lively culture, and beautiful rugged landscape. Explore with Moon Peru. What You'll Find in Moon Peru: Expert, local author Ryan Dubé shares his perspective on his home country Full-color guidebook with vibrant, helpful photos Detailed directions and maps for exploring on your own Strategic itineraries, such as The Best of Peru, From the Inca to the Amazon, Archaeology Intensive, and 48 Hours in Lima In-depth coverage for Lima, The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca and Canyon Country, The Amazon, Nasca and the Desert Coast, The Central Highlands, Huaraz and the Cordillera Blanca, Trujillo and the North Coast, and Cajamarca and the Northern Highlands Activities and ideas for every traveler: Wander the cobblestone streets of Cusco, marveling at the Spanish churches built atop massive Inca walls. Try alpaca steaks and sweet corn, or heaping bowls of ceviche. Explore the mystery of the Nazca Lines, or float down the Amazon. Trek (or train) into the cloud forests of the Peruvian mountains to see one of the world's great wonders: the stone city of Machu Picchu Accurate information, including background on the landscape, history, and culture Handy tools such as travel tip and safety information in an easy to navigate format, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your daypack With Moon Peru's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.