Pyramids of Tucume: The Quest for Peru's Forgotten City

Heyerdahl, Thor;Sandweiss, Daniel H.;Narvaez, Alfredo;Tucume Archeological Project;W W Norton & Co Thames & Hudson

ISBN 10: 0500050767 / ISBN 13: 9780500050767

Published by United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson, 1995

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hard cover in near fine condition with near fine dust jacket. name plate on inside cover, otherwise clean.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pyramids of Tucume: The Quest for Peru's Forgotten City
• Publisher: United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500050767
• ISBN 13: 9780500050767
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ancient History

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Reviews

The Peruvian site of Tucume encompasses an amazing 26 pyramids, but it went largely unrecognized until Heyerdahl's interest was ignited in 1988. The resulting archaeological activity is recorded here by Heyerdahl and his coauthors in a straightforward account of excavations undertaken by their team. One of them steps in to interpret the cultural significance of their findings; another looks at the greater implications of the architectural site, the fascinating pyramid structures, and impressive artifacts uncovered. The most exciting discoveries are linked to Heyerdahl's inquiry regarding possible ocean travel and boatbuilding by early inhabitants of Tucume. Among the finds were stunning friezes depicting birdmen piloting reed boats amid anthropomorphic waves. Alice Joyce