Mysteries Of Easter Island
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Francis Mazière
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This compelling volume presents a thorough examination of Rapa Nui, the remote Pacific island renowned for its colossal stone figures. It uncovers the historical and cultural enigmas surrounding the island's ancient civilization, detailing the construction and purpose of the iconic moai. Francis Mazière chronicles the theories and archaeological findings that attempt to explain the islanders' sophisticated engineering and the eventual decline of their society. The narrative illustrates the profound questions that continue to surround this isolated culture, inviting readers to ponder the ingenuity and challenges faced by its inhabitants. Mysteries Of Easter Island offers a captivating look into one of humanity's most enduring archaeological puzzles, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of ancient history and anthropology.
Author: Francis Mazière
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This compelling volume presents a thorough examination of Rapa Nui, the remote Pacific island renowned for its colossal stone figures. It uncovers the historical and cultural enigmas surrounding the island's ancient civilization, detailing the construction and purpose of the iconic moai. Francis Mazière chronicles the theories and archaeological findings that attempt to explain the islanders' sophisticated engineering and the eventual decline of their society. The narrative illustrates the profound questions that continue to surround this isolated culture, inviting readers to ponder the ingenuity and challenges faced by its inhabitants. Mysteries Of Easter Island offers a captivating look into one of humanity's most enduring archaeological puzzles, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of ancient history and anthropology.