The Ancient Nasca World: New Insights from Science and Archaeology

Lasaponara, Rosa; Masini, Nicola; Orefici, Giuseppe

This book presents outstanding chapter contributions on the Nasca culture in a variety of artistic expressions such as architecture, geoglyphs, ceramics, music, and textiles.

The approach, based on the integration of science with archaeology and anthropology, sheds new light on the Nasca civilization. In particular the multidisciplinary character of the contributions and earth observation technologies provide new information on geoglyphs, the monumental ceremonial architecture of Cahuachi, and the adaptation strategies in the Nasca desert by means of sophisticated and effective aqueduct systems. Finally, archaeological looting and vandalism are covered.

This book will be of interest to students, archaeologists, historians, scholars of Andean civilizations, scientists in physical anthropology, remote sensing, geophysics, and cultural heritage management.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2018-07-19

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783319836492

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-47052-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 670