The Ancient Nasca World
New Insights from Science and Archaeology
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.
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.
ISBN: | 9783319836492 |
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Sprache: | Englisch |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Herausgeber: | Lasaponara, Rosa Masini, Nicola Orefici, Giuseppe |
Verlag: | Springer Nature EN |
Veröffentlicht: | 19.07.2018 |
Untertitel: | New Insights from Science and Archaeology |
Schlagworte: | Anthropologie Anthropology Archaeology B Earth Sciences Earth System Sciences Geographical information systems & remote sensing Geographische Informationssysteme (GIS) und Fernerkundung Geologie und die Lithosphäre Geology, geomorphology & the lithosphere Geowissenschaften Physical geography Physical geography & topography Physische Geographie und Topographie Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry Remote sensing Social Sciences environmental science, engineering & technology geology |
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