http://www.press.uchicago.edu/ucp/rss/books/RSS.xml The latest new books from 'CK Photo' en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT 1440 http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/C/bo9278265.html Located in the Supe Valley of Peru and dating to 2627 BC, Caral is the earliest civilization in the Americas.&#160;Although Caral&#160;predates&#160;the Incas and Zapotecs,&#160;it remains less well known than other archaeological sites like Machu Picchu. Discovered in 1905, Caral was initially considered a curiosity and&#160;largely forgotten. But in 1994, Peruvian anthropologist and archaeologist Ruth Shady began comprehensive excavations, bringing light to the full import of Caral.&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;This book of breathtaking photographs by Christopher Kleihege and illuminating text in English and Spanish by Ruth Shady captures the mystery and beauty of one of the world's oldest cities.&#160; Nearly 200 color photographs document Caral's many impressive pyramids, plazas, and other constructions.&#160; These photographs portray the intricate layout of this city in the context of the stunning landscape of the Andes.&#160; Caral presents a fascinating and dramatic window into the ancient world and will prove essential to anyone curious to the earliest origins of civilization in the Americas.&#160; <div></div><p>Located in the Supe Valley of Peru and dating to 2627 BC, Caral is the earliest civilization in the Americas.&#160;Although Caral&#160;predates&#160;the Incas and Zapotecs,&#160;it remains less well known than other archaeological sites like Machu Picchu. Discovered in 1905, Caral was initially considered a curiosity and&#160;largely forgotten. But in 1994, Peruvian anthropologist and archaeologist Ruth Shady began comprehensive excavations, bringing light to the full import of Caral.&#160; </p><p>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;This book of breathtaking photographs by Christopher Kleihege and illuminating text in English and Spanish by Ruth Shady captures the mystery and beauty of one of the world's oldest cities.&#160; Nearly 200 color photographs document Caral's many impressive pyramids, plazas, and other constructions.&#160; These photographs portray the intricate layout of this city in the context of the stunning landscape of the Andes.&#160; <i>Caral </i>presents a fascinating and dramatic window into the ancient world and will prove essential to anyone curious to the earliest origins of civilization in the Americas.&#160; </p> Archaeology Art: Photography History: Latin American History Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:00:00 GMT Ruth Shady; Christopher Kleihege 9789972337925