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| View Larger Image | Pyramids of Tucume: The Quest for Peru's Forgotten City
by Thor Heyerdahl, Daniel H. Sandweiss, Alfredo Narvaez
by Tucume Archeological Project
| | List Price: | $29.95 |  | | 7 New starting at: | $28.90 | | 37 Used starting at: | $1.10 | | 1 Collectible starting at: | $54.95 | | | | | Sales Rank: | 717938 | | Studio: | Thames & Hudson | | | Binding: | Hardcover | | Number Of Pages: | 240 | | Publication Date: | December 31, 1969 | | Publisher: | Thames & Hudson |
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Product Description
Whether exploring ancestral myths or uncovering the record of how an ancient people lived, Heyerdahl's story is consistently informative and engaging, weaving together myth and history with vivid portraits of the present-day community of Tucume, of which he became a part. 177 illustrations, 43 in color. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)
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An excellent read for amateur and professional alike! 
This book, by legendary explorer Thor Heyerdahl and two archaeologist colleagues, has something for everyone! Tucume is a large site full of adobe pyramids on the north coast of Peru. The site dates to about 1000-1540 AD and in its later years was conquered by the Chimu and then the Inca Empires before falling to ruins after the Spanish Conquest. In the book, Heyerdahl recounts his adventures in Peru in his usual, inimitable style, while the two archaeologists (one American and one Peruvian) discuss the archaeological finds at this fabulous site. The book is full of drawings and photos, many in color. Some of the artifacts are truly spectacular, but just as interesting are the insights into how archaeologists put together a picture of the past from the dusty bits and pieces left in this desert center. Whether you are a fan of Kon-Tiki or interested in the details of Peru's ancient past, this is the book for you
January 23, 1996 | |
An excellent read for amateur and professional alike!
This book, by legendary explorer Thor Heyerdahl and two archaeologist colleagues, has something for everyone! Tucume is a large site full of adobe pyramids on the north coast of Peru. The site dates to about 1000-1540 AD and in its later years was conquered by the Chimu and then the Inca before falling to ruins after the Spanish Conquest. In the book, Heyerdahl recounts his adventures in Peru in his usual, inimitable style, while the two archaeologists (one American and one Peruvian) discuss the archaeological finds at this fabulous site. The book is full of drawings and photos, many in color. Some of the artifacts are truly spectavular, but just as interesting are the insights into how archaeologists put together a picture of the past from the dusty bits and pieces left in this desert center. Whether you are a fan of Kon-Tiki or interested in the details of Peru's ancient past, this is the book for you
January 22, 1996 | |
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