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Astronomy of the Inca Empire - Use and Significance of the Sun and the Night Sky (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
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Astronomy of the Inca Empire - Use and Significance of the Sun and the Night Sky (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Series: Historical & Cultural Astronomy
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Astronomy in the Inca Empire was a robust and fundamental practice.
The subsequent Spanish conquest of the Andes region disrupted much
of this indigenous culture and resulted in a significant loss of
information about its rich history. Through modern
archaeoastronomy, this book helps recover and interpret some of
these elements of Inca civilization. Astronomy was intricately
woven into the very fabric of Andean existence and daily life.
Accordingly, the text takes a holistic approach to its research,
considering first and foremost the cultural context of each
astronomy-related site. The chapters necessarily start with a
history of the Incas from the beginning of their empire through the
completion of the conquest by Spain before diving into an
astronomical and cultural analysis of many of the huacas found in
the heart of the Inca Empire. Over 300 color images-original
artwork and many photos captured during the author's extensive
field research in Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Cusco, and
elsewhere-are included throughout the book, adding visual insight
to a rigorous examination of Inca astronomical sites and history.
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