Architecture - History - Prehistoric

Venture into the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula with Robt. B. Stacy-Judd's "Kabah Adventures In The Jungles Of Yucatan," a captivating exploration of the ancient Mayan city of Kabah. First published in 1950, this work combines elements of travelogue and archaeological discovery, offering readers...

British History. From Early Centuries, the History. Such compromises were easy to make in autumn 1914, when the excitement over the outbreak of war was high, causing a crush of enlistments, and when it was still generally believed that the war would be over...

This book offers a timely roadmap for navigating the material and intangible legacies of prehistory with which we live today. Drawing on a series of global case studies, field observations and real-world scenarios over a decade of his journey as the urban prehistorian, Kenneth...

This book focuses on one of the most significant manifestations of Inca sacred space - the 'ushnu' - a place of sacrifice, ritual and celebration, where the sun god was worshipped and where astronomical observations were made to monitor the yearly seasonal cycle. Physically...

Featured in AP News and over 234 other media outlets! In this bold and illuminating sequel, Sirius Risen, Dr. Dunn takes us beyond the veils, chronicling what it truly means to awaken to our star seed legacy. This book is not simply a continuation...

History of Religion, Pre-Christian Wales Although initially banned, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. The empire's collapse in Britain created a 'Welsh' people whose identity has traditionally been based on Christianity and a common language. Christianity arrived in Wales at the...

United Kingdom. From Early Centuries, the History. Archaeologists working in Norfolk in the early 21st century discovered stone tools that suggest the presence of humans in Britain from about 800,000 to 1 million years ago. These startling discoveries underlined the extent to which archaeological...

"The Temple Of Deir El Bahari: The North-western End Of The Upper Platform" explores the architectural and historical significance of this iconic ancient Egyptian temple complex. Authored by Édouard Henri Naville and Somers Clarke, this meticulously researched work provides detailed insights into the temple's...

An original account of ancient Egyptian and Sumerian architecture from the acclaimed architectural historian In The Beginnings of Architecture, Sigfried Giedion examines the architecture of ancient Egypt and Sumer. These early builders expressed an attitude of immense force when they confronted their structures with...

A History of Architecture and Urbanism in the Americas is the first comprehensive survey to narrate the urbanization of the Western Hemisphere, from the Arctic Circle to Antarctica, making it a vital resource to help you understand the built environment in this part of...

A remarkable reinvention of the historical past of Africa set in the sixteenth-century West African city of indigenes and foreigners. This debut novel tells the story of Adeolu, a peasant artist and a wise medicine man whose literacy and problem-solving skills were useful in...

Reprinted from the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, n.s. Vol. XIX, 1887. Notice on the colossal statues of Buddha in Korea and especially that of Un-jin. Englich-french bilingual edition.Author: Nielrow,Albert Terrien de LacouperieISBN-10: 249044607XISBN-13: 9782490446070Publisher: UnknownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2018Pages:...

The Argive Heraeum, Volume 2, meticulously details the archaeological excavations and findings at the Argive Heraeum, one of the most significant religious sites in ancient Greece. Penned by Charles Waldstein, this volume provides an in-depth analysis of the architectural remains, votive offerings, and other...

This is not a practical manual, but a book of essays at the crossroads of nature, culture, and thought.Drawing on mythology, literature, art history, and contemporary science, The Art of Beekeeping examines how bees have shaped human imagination, agriculture, and ethics for thousands of...

Explore the mysteries of Stonehenge with Henry Godwin's insightful study. Delving into the history and archaeology of this iconic prehistoric monument, this book examines the various theories surrounding its construction, purpose, and cultural significance. From its astronomical alignments to its role in ancient rituals,...

“The Monuments of Upper Egypt” is a translated edition of Auguste Marietteâ€(TM)s “ItinÃ(c)raire de la Haute Égypte, ” offering a detailed exploration of ancient Egyptian monuments and sites. Mariette, a renowned archaeologist, guides readers through Upper Egypt, providing invaluable insights into its rich history...

"Navaho Houses" delves into the traditional dwellings of the Navajo people, meticulously documenting their construction, design, and cultural significance. Cosmos Mindeleff offers a detailed account of these unique structures, reflecting the intimate relationship between the Navajo and their environment. Explore the fascinating insights into...

Explore the fascinating remains of civilizations past in "Ruins of Ancient Cities, Vol. II of II" by Charles Bucke. This meticulously prepared volume offers a detailed historical journey through the rise, fall, and present condition of significant ancient cities. Delve into general and particular...

Architecture History, Theory and Preservation critically explores the historic development, theoretical underpinnings and conservation practices of architecture. Complete with 170 full color images, this volume presents architectural and urban examples, from Prehistory to the Middle Ages, chronologically and thematically examining contextual issues that provide...

Explores the evolution of houses and households in the southeastern United States from the Woodland to the Historic Indian period (ca. 200 BC to 1800 AD) The Archaeology of Houses and Households in the Native Southeast contributes enormously to the study of household archaeology...

"Brings together for the first time all the major sites of this part of the Maya world and helps us understand how the ancient Maya planned and built their beautiful cities. It will become both a handbook and a source of ideas for other...

"Leading archaeologists present the most recent evidence on a complex of architecture, iconography, and artifacts closely linked to the rise of the divine kingships of the ancient Maya. An important volume for anyone interested in the rise of ancient states."-Arthur Demarest, author of The...

What are stone circles? When were they built, and why? How come so many of them are egg-shaped or geometrically flattened? What do they have to do with the landscape, sun, moon, and stars? In this beautifully illustrated book, megalithomaniac Hugh Newman takes us...

Across the high Andes, the Nile Valley, Mesopotamia, and beyond, there stand stones that refuse to fall. Colossal walls that withstand earthquakes, platforms weighing hundreds of tons, and temples aligned with the heavens-all raise the same enduring question: who built them, and how?Nephilim Architecture...

"Native Houses of Western North America" explores the diverse architectural traditions of the indigenous peoples inhabiting the western regions of North America. This study, originally published in 1921, provides a detailed examination of the construction techniques, materials, and cultural significance embedded within the various...

Pre-Columbian Architecture in Mesoamerica is destined to become a standard reference for the serious student and an intellectual delight for the interested amateur. This authoritative yet accessible study begins with an overview of the aesthetics, meanings, functions, and techniques of Mesoamerican architecture, and then...

THE ROYAL DRAGON COURT TRILOGY, BOOK THREE: INBRED BRITAINBy Abbe de Vere Dragon Publishing The Sovereign Grand Duchy of DrakenbergA Legacy Rooted in AntiquityFrom the mythic kings of Albion to the medieval nobility who sealed the Magna Carta, Britain's ruling families were never truly...

"This volume presents a much-needed synthesis of prehistoric wooden architecture in the greater Ohio region. The authors pursue new avenues of research in explaining architectural variation from rarely encountered Archaic domestic structures to large public buildings of Fort Ancient societies."--Cameron Lacquement, editor of Architectural...

Experience 8 sacred earthworks of the ancient Hopewell culture with this breathtaking book featuring 250+ images and fascinating insights on Native American history. Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, Native American communities built monumental earthen enclosure complexes in Ohio. They are the largest geometrically...

"Prehistoric Structures of Central America: Who Erected Them?" by Martin Ingham Townsend delves into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations and their monumental achievements. This meticulously researched work explores the remarkable prehistoric structures scattered across Central America, offering insights into their origins and the...

Gozo, Malta Environmental History. Some beautiful treasures are waiting to be discovered. Discover Gozo. Find out about the Sister Islands of Gozo and Comino, about how easy it is getting there and getting around, about the choice of accommodation available from top-range hotels to...

Ice Age art now presents work by people living in Europe at the end of the last Ice Age. These astounding pieces, some as much as 32,000 years old, reveal the deep roots of drawing, sculpture, realism, abstraction, signs, symbols and more. Six thematic...

The Mughal Empire dominated India politically, culturally, socially, economically and environmentally, from its foundation by Babur, a Central Asian adventurer, in 1526 to the final trial and exile of the last emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar at the hands of the British in 1858. Throughout...

An accessible exploration of England's prehistoric past through the clues set in stone by our ancient ancestors. Stan Abbott explores Britain's neolithic remains, including Castlerigg and Long Meg and her Daughters.In Ring of Stone Circles, Stan Abbott sets out to explore one part of...

Southeastern Native American forms of domestic architecture underwent multiple transitions between the mid-eighteenth to early nineteenth centuries. In Native American Log Cabins in the Southeast, Gregory A. Waselkov and ten colleagues track the origins of Native American cabins, structures that incorporated a range of...

Architecture - the status of its institutions, the relevance of the teaching curricula and the fragmentation of the role of architects in practice - reflects the prevailing ethos of our society and culture.Whatever the changing, existential cycles of order and chaos, the core of...

Show Your Kids Some Love with this Perfect Dinosaur Coloring Book Coloring books for kids have been proven to reduce stress, develop self-discipline, increase self-confidence and even increase happiness levels. Kids who immerse themselves in coloring books with full attention, develop in a healthy...

Stonehenge is one of the most famous ancient monuments in the world and its solar alignment is one of its most important features. Yet although archaeologists have learned a huge amount about this iconic monument and its development, a sense of mystery continues about...

Author Joe Patrina unpacks primate/alien genetics in this three-volume compendium.Volume I - Research ... fresh views of ancient writings, seeing them as "sincere accounts" of what was witnessed during the 4,000 B.C. to 1,000 B.C. expanse of the new Homo Sapient race.Volume II -...

Megalithism, or the art of using huge boulders to create sacred, pagan monuments and sites, still fascinates us today. How did Prehistoric man cut, transport, and place such enormous stones, some weighing up to 200 metric tons, without bulldozers, drills, and cranes? Yet primitive...

'Lucid, poetic and fascinating' ALICE ROBERTS 'Engaging, authoritative and full of fascinating stories of the past' RAY MEARS 'A gentle, personal and very readable book' JULIA BLACKBURN AUTHOR OF TIME SONG 'A triumph!' JAMES CANTON, AUTHOR OF THE OAK PAPERS 'I loved this book'...

Ireland is home to some of the world's oldest astronomically-aligned structures, giant stone monuments erected over 5,000 years ago. Despite their apparent simplicity, these megalithic edifices were crafted by a scientifically knowledgeable community of farmers who endeavored to enshrine their beliefs in a stellar...

East Timor (Timo Leste) History, Government and Politics, People, Culture and Religion. From the 16th century onwards, East Timor was a Portuguese colony known as Portuguese Timor. The rest of the island of Timor, and the other islands that were later to become Indonesia,...

This publication presents the archaeological evidence from two associated Minoan sites situated at Apesokari in the Mesara Plain of South-Central Crete, Tholos Tomb A and the neighboring free-standing domestic complex on Vigla Hill. It thoroughly reconstructs the natural and social landscape of this Cretan...

Author: Cameron M. SmithISBN-10: 1516552784ISBN-13: 9781516552788Publisher: Cognella Academic PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/20/2018Pages: 176Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.54lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d

This volume presents previously unpublished notes and descriptions from work at the important prehistoric pueblo of Kinishba. Kinishba is on White Mountain Apache lands in east-central Arizona, and was first excavated by Byron Cummings in the 1930s. Work continued for several decades as attempts...

This fascinating picture of this important legacy from the prehistory of Britain will be of interest to all those who have seen and visited these mysterious structures around England, Scotland and Wales. There are many hundreds of stone circles around Britain. Most were built...

The megalithic temples of Malta, one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites, have been a continued attraction for exploring unanswered questions about prehistoric culture. In this book, Tore Lomsdalen situates the temples in their archaeological context and reviews the archaeoastronomical surveys on them. He then...

Our Voices: Indigeneity and Architecture is an exciting advance in the field of architecture offering multiple indigenous perspectives on architecture and design theory and practice. Indigenous authors from Aotearoa NZ, Canada, Australia, and the USA explore the making and keeping of places and spaces...

The need for shelter is one of mankind's most basic, and mankind has been inventive in creating homes to fill this need. This book looks at the principal types of wooden and stick frame structures built around the world, and examines how their shape...