Kurzbeschreibung
A traveller's guide to ancient cities and sacred sites, leading visitors through the most important archaeological sites of Mexico and describing each site in light of recent archaeological investigations.
Synopsis
Offers historical overviews and tours of fifty-two archaeological sites while introducing Mesoamerican culture and suggesting places to stay, eat, and shop.
Der Autor über sein Buch
The best guide to Mexico's ancient temples and pyramids
I wrote this book for travelers who want to know the real story about Mexico's ancient ruins. Inside Archaeological Mexico, you will find detailed descriptions of 52 of Mexico's most important archaeological sites--from Cancun's hidden temples to Maya ruins in the heart of the Chiapas rainforest. Each chapter incorporates the latest scientific research as well as background information on the major pre-Columbian cultures. You also get practical information on how to reach the ruins and where to find the best, archaeology-friendly hotels and nearby restaurants serving both good food and ancient delicacies such as ant pupae and maguey worms. I grew up scrambling over ancient temples and pyramids--my parents are anthropologists specializing in ancient Mexico--and I wrote this book out of my continuing fascination with Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage. If you are going to bring one guidebook to the ruins, this must be the one.
I wrote this book for travelers who want to know the real story about Mexico's ancient ruins. Inside Archaeological Mexico, you will find detailed descriptions of 52 of Mexico's most important archaeological sites--from Cancun's hidden temples to Maya ruins in the heart of the Chiapas rainforest. Each chapter incorporates the latest scientific research as well as background information on the major pre-Columbian cultures. You also get practical information on how to reach the ruins and where to find the best, archaeology-friendly hotels and nearby restaurants serving both good food and ancient delicacies such as ant pupae and maguey worms. I grew up scrambling over ancient temples and pyramids--my parents are anthropologists specializing in ancient Mexico--and I wrote this book out of my continuing fascination with Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage. If you are going to bring one guidebook to the ruins, this must be the one.
