Palenque, Teotihuacan, Yaxchilan--the names of these ancient
Maya cities conjure images of mystery and grandeur. Joyce Kelly's
new visitor's guide includes these fascinating places and many
more. This guide provides travelers with captivating photographs,
vivid descriptions, and complete, up-to-date tourist information on
70 archaeological sites and 60 museums. Sites range from the most
remote to the largest and most well known.
Joyce Kelly explores the art, architecture, and history of each
museum and site, from pyramids and temples to the hieroglyphs and
images of ornately carved monuments and stelae.
An Archaeological Guide to Central and Southern Mexico
provides:
- Driving times and distances in miles and kilometers;
- A rating of 0 to 4 stars for each site and museum;
- Sites arranged in geographical sections, which include
easy-to-use maps, 10 site plans, and details on accommodations,
restaurants and car rentals;
- "Getting There" sections with specific details on road
conditions, driving and walking time, what to bring and how long to
allow for a visit.
General
Imprint: |
University of Oklahoma Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2001 |
First published: |
December 2001 |
Authors: |
Joyce Kelly
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
432 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8061-3349-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
Archaeology by period / region >
General
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LSN: |
0-8061-3349-X |
Barcode: |
9780806133492 |
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