Inca rituals and sacred mountains : a study of the world's highest archaeological sites / Johan Reinhard and Maria Constanza Ceruti.

Author/creator Reinhard, Johan
Other author Ceruti, María Constanza.
Format Book
Publication InfoLos Angeles : Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press, University of California, Los Angeles, ©2010.
Descriptionxvi, 264 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Incas--Rites and ceremonies.
Incas--Antiquities.
Human sacrifice--Andes. --History.
Ice mummies--Andes.
Ice mummies--Chile. --Llullaillaco Volcano.
Excavations (Archaeology)--Andes.
Excavations (Archaeology)--Chile. --Llullaillaco Volcano.
Sacred space--Andes. --History.
Human sacrifice--Chile. --Llullaillaco Volcano. --History.
Andes--Antiquities.
Llullaillaco Volcano (Chile)--Antiquities.

SeriesMonograph ; 67
Monograph (Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA) ; 67. ^A566338
Contents Pt. 1. Description. Introduction: Historical and geographical background ; Archaeological sites leading to Llullaillaco's Summit ; The ceremonial site on the summit -- Pt. 2. Analysis. Llullaillaco and Inca state pilgrimage ; Ritual specialists and victims ; The sacrifice : ritual and meaning ; Offerings and their symbolism ; Sacred landscape ; Conclusions -- Appendix A: Descriptions of Llullaillaco Summit offerings -- Appendix B: Distribution of Llullaillaco Summit offerings -- Appendix C: Conservation of the mummies and artifacts -- Appendix D: Chronology of the expedition -- Appendix E: Resources .
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 234-252) and index.
LCCN 2010036242
ISBN9781931745765 (trade cloth)
ISBN1931745765 (trade cloth)
ISBN9781931745772 (trade paper)
ISBN1931745773 (trade paper)

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Joyner General Stacks F3429.3.R58 R4 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold