Although ancient civilizations in the Andes are rich in historyÑwith expansive empires, skilled artisans, and vast temple centersÑthe history of the Andean fo

Reconstructs how life was in the ancient cities of the Andes including how village settlements gave way to religious centers, how city-states became empires, an

Eating is essential for life, but it also embodies social and symbolic dimensions. This volume shows how foods and peoples were mutually transformed in the anci

This book argues that a careful consideration of Andean conceptions of powerful places is critical not only to understanding Andean political and religious hist

An innovative 1996 discussion of architecture and its role in the culture of the ancient Andes.