Fifteen hundred years ago, Teotihuacan was one of the world's greatest cities. Some 200,000 people lived in this Mexican metropolis, with its massive public buildings, grid plan of streets and imposing murals and sculpture. Its trading empire dominated much of ancient Mexico. Then, in the 8th century, came a mysterious collapse. Even knowledge of the original name was lost: Teotihuacan, City of the Gods, was a title bestowed by the Aztecs six hundred years later.
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Fifteen hundred years ago, Teotihuacan was one of the world's greatest cities. Some 200,000 people lived in this Mexican metropolis, with its massive public buildings, grid plan of streets and imposing murals and sculpture. Its trading empire dominated much of ancient Mexico. Then, in the 8th century, came a mysterious collapse. Even knowledge of the original name was lost: Teotihuacan, City of the Gods, was a title bestowed by the Aztecs six hundred years later.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1500grams, ISBN: 9780500236536.
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Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
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Good. Hardcover with dust jacket, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, cocked, cracked, corners bumped, inside cover rubbed, ex-library copy with usual library markings, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders.
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Good+ (several markings in pencil and highligher throughout text. Light shelfwear to wraps. ) Brown wraps. 288 pp. Numerous bw & color plates. Contents as follows: The place where time began: an archaeologist's interpretation of what happened in Teotihuacan history / René Millon--Teotihuacan unmasked: a view through art / Esther Pasztory--The role of Teotihuacan in Mesoamerican archaeology / Mari Carmen Serra Puche--Unknown treasures: the unexpected in Teotihuacan art / Kathleen Berrin--Daily life in the Teotihuacan apartment compounds / Linda Manzanilla--Human sacrifice at the Temple of the Feathered Serpent: recent discoveries at Teotihuacan / Rubén Cabrera Castro--Funerary practices and human sacrifice in Teotihuacan burials / Carlos Serrano Sánchez--What we still don't know about Teotihuacan / George L. Cowgill--Symbols, signs, and writing systems / J.C. Langley. The age of Teotihuacan and its mission abroad / Clemency Chase Coggins--Teotihuacan and its Mexica legacy / Eduardo Matos Moctezuma and Leonardo López Luján. Published to accompany the exhibition held in The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, M.H. De Young Museum, 26 May through 31 October 1993.
