Full-color photos. Unravel the remarkable mysteries of the ancient peoples who built great palaces and pyramids, and developed an accurate calendar and a knowledge of astronomy without the benefit of telescopes or written language.
Aztec, Inca, and Maya (Eyewitness Books Series) FROM THE PUBLISHER Discover the world of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas- their beliefs, rituals, and civilizations. Stunning photographs throughout offer a unique "eyewitness" view of
a mosaic of tribes and nations, whose great achievements included masterpieces of art, spectacular cities, and a unique approach to life. The strong foundations of economic, political, and social organization typical of each of these empires had already been laid by earlier American cultures. Discover the secrets of Inca stonemasons, see the Aztec sacrificial knife, find out how the Mayan calendar worked
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