The Maldive Mystery
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket very good. Page Condition: Good, minor foxing.. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A landmark work of archaeological adventure, The Maldive Mystery chronicles the legendary Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl's investigation into the ancient, pre-Islamic civilisation of the Maldive Islands in the Indian Ocean. Heyerdahl uncovers a forgotten culture buried beneath the coral atolls — a sophisticated people who left behind colossal stone sculptures and sun-oriented temples that defy conventional historical understanding. With the same bold, inquisitive spirit that drove his famous Kon-Tiki expedition, Heyerdahl argues that the Maldives were once a critical crossroads of ancient maritime trade routes connecting the civilisations of Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and the Far East. Written with the authority of a seasoned field researcher, the narrative blends meticulous archaeological detail with the breathless momentum of discovery. It is an essential read for anyone captivated by the mysteries of lost civilisations and the uncharted depths of human prehistory.
Author: Thor Heyerdahl
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, George Allen & Unwin
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket very good. Page Condition: Good, minor foxing.. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A landmark work of archaeological adventure, The Maldive Mystery chronicles the legendary Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl's investigation into the ancient, pre-Islamic civilisation of the Maldive Islands in the Indian Ocean. Heyerdahl uncovers a forgotten culture buried beneath the coral atolls — a sophisticated people who left behind colossal stone sculptures and sun-oriented temples that defy conventional historical understanding. With the same bold, inquisitive spirit that drove his famous Kon-Tiki expedition, Heyerdahl argues that the Maldives were once a critical crossroads of ancient maritime trade routes connecting the civilisations of Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and the Far East. Written with the authority of a seasoned field researcher, the narrative blends meticulous archaeological detail with the breathless momentum of discovery. It is an essential read for anyone captivated by the mysteries of lost civilisations and the uncharted depths of human prehistory.