Smithsonian exploring the ancient world

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Search for the first Americans

1993
Describes the history of the search for the first inhabitants of the Americas, discussing what has been learned through archaeological research, and analyzing controversial discoveries found at sites throughout North and South America.

Pyramids

1994
Provides an overview of pyramid traditions throughout the preindustrial world, exploring archaeological, art historical, and architectural data on pyramid building, and considering the relation of pyramids to ancient religions.

People of the Andes

1994
Provides an overview of ancient Andean cultural development, discussing the role of the Andean environment and maritime resources in the growth of civilization.

Ancient astronomers

1993
Provides an assessment of the achievements of ancient astronomers and places those accomplishments in their cultural contexts.
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