Ancient America - Fifty Archaeological Sites to See for Yourself
epub | 32.78 MB | English | Kenneth L. Feder | 2016 | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Page: 256
About Ancient America - Fifty Archaeological Sites to See for Yourself :
Presenting "the real deal" of American antiquity-as opposed to the hyped fare of many cable TV sho-Kenneth Feder invites readers to explore the stunning technological, architectural, engineering, and artistic achievements of America's first peoples.
Part travel guide, part friendly reference, Ancient America showcases fifty iconic and publicly-accessible sites located across the contiguous United States-including monumental pyramids of earth, "castles" ensconced in cliff niches, and vast rock art galleries. Among the places profiled are four World Heritage Sites (Chaco Canyon, NM; Mesa Verde, CO; Cahokia, IL; Poverty Point, LA); numerous Historic Landmarks and National Monuments (including Crystal River, FL; Town Creek Mound, NC; Casa Grande, AZ; and Hovenweep, UT); and stunningly diverse sites ranging from Serpent Mound (OH) and Horsethief Lake (WA) to Canyon de Chelly (AZ) and Nine Mile Canyon (UT).
In addition to practical visitor information,...
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