{"product_id":"the-tiwanaku-empire-of-ancient-nicolas-b-marco-9798199460675","title":"The Tiwanaku Empire of Ancient Bolivia: The history of Lake Titicaca and the rise and fall of a Pre Inca civilization","description":"The Tiwanaku Empire of Ancient Bolivia tells the history of a remarkable Pre Inca civilization that rose near the sacred waters of Lake Titicaca. In a cold and difficult highland world, the people of Tiwanaku built monumental temples, carved powerful stone figures, developed advanced farming systems, and created a wide network of trade, ritual, and influence across the Andes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book follows the rise, power, and decline of Tiwanaku, from its early roots in the Titicaca Basin to its growth as a sacred city and regional empire. It explores daily life on the Andean plateau, raised field agriculture, stone monuments, ceremonial vessels, elite dress, sacred symbols, long distance trade, and the spiritual world that shaped Tiwanaku society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLong before the Inca became famous, Tiwanaku stood as one of South America's great ancient powers. Its influence reached across parts of present day Bolivia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina, connecting highlands, valleys, deserts, and distant communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, you will learn about: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of Tiwanaku near Lake Titicaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sacred city, temples, plazas, and stone monuments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised fields and survival in the harsh Andean climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily life, food, families, craftworkers, and trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReligion, ancestors, symbols, and sacred authority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decline of Tiwanaku power and its lasting legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of Tiwanaku in the history of ancient Bolivia and the Andes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clear and engaging history for readers interested in ancient civilizations, Pre Inca history, archaeology, Andean culture, and the forgotten empires of South America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicolas B. Marco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798199460675\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.39d","brand":"Nicolas B. Marco","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874705027327,"sku":"9798199460675","price":16.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-tiwanaku-empire-of-ancient-nicolas-b-marco-9798199460675","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}