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J. Eric S. Thompson

    Ein Archäologe, der sich auf die Maya-Gebiete Mexikos und Mittelamerikas spezialisierte. Dieser Gelehrte war lange mit der Carnegie Institution of Washington verbunden. Seine Arbeit konzentrierte sich auf die archäologische Erforschung und Interpretation der Maya-Zivilisationen in Mittelamerika.

    The Rise and Fall of Maya Civilisation
    • Ever since the discovery of the ruins of Maya cities in the Central American jungle, people have speculated about this stone-age people who developed a brilliant civilization--one which had already degenerated & decayed by the time Spain entered the New World. The Maya were expert in astronomy, mathematics & hieroglyphic writing. They possessed a sophisticated political & social organization & their culture produced great art & architecture. This book looks at the Mayan civilization, the Maya's daily life & astonishing achievements.

      The Rise and Fall of Maya Civilisation
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