"A discussion of the early Inca, including who the people were, where they lived, the rise of civilization, social structure, religion, art and architecture, science and technology, daily life, and entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended reading and web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the discovery in 1911 of the Peruvian ruins called Machu Picchu and presents the various theories of the function of this city in the ancient Inca civilization.

"A real page-turner....Rollins keeps the story in overdrive, with plenty of twists and turns before the final shocker."
—Douglas Preston, co-author of The Monster of Florence

A classic adventure from James Rollins, the author of The Doomsday Key, The Last Oracle, The Judas Strain, Black Order, and other pulse-pounding, New York Times bestselling thrillers, Excavation carries readers deep into the jungles of South America,

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Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples.

Having locked the Raven's gate, fourteen-year-old Matt travels to Peru where he meets the second of the five gatekeepers and works with him to try to stop the opening of a second gate somehow related to the Nazca Lines.

Join explorers, scholars, adventurers and archaeologists as they search for long-buried clues and missing pieces to the puzzle of history. Unravel the meaning of Egyptian hieroglyphics; uncover clues to Stonehenge; shed new light on the mythical Minoan civilization. Follow the celebrated Silk Road; discover why the ancient city of Catal Hoyuk was so prosperous; reconstruct the city of Petra's underground water system. Venture into the Andes to seek...

With the help of a mysterious Incan stranger, Indiana Jones sets out to rescue Professor Francisca Uribe Del Arco and recover the Chimu Taya Arms of Gold, both are in the hands of Francisca's crazed brother Felipe. Unfortunately, Felipe and his followers wind up being the least of Indy's problems when an earthquake threatens certain death for everyone! Get ready for the exciting conclusion in the Arms of Gold.

The intrepid archaeologist Indiana Jones travels to Argentian to seek a lost Incan treasure.

"Will Little Chaski reach the king before the sun goes down? Discover the messenger system used by the Inka in this heartwarming adventure."--Provided by publisher.