Sacred Mysteries: Mayas & Kʼicheʼs (eBook)

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2022
95 Seiten
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Sacred Mysteries: Mayas & Kʼicheʼs - Augustus Le Plongeon
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In 'Sacred Mysteries: Mayas & Kʼicheʼs', Augustus Le Plongeon delves deep into the ancient civilizations of the Mayas and Kʼicheʼs, unraveling the mysteries surrounding their religious practices and beliefs. Written in a scholarly tone, this book carefully examines the spiritual rituals, architecture, and symbolism of these pre-Columbian societies, shedding light on their complex cosmology and worldview. Le Plongeon's meticulous research and detailed descriptions offer a comprehensive insight into the spiritual world of these indigenous cultures, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Mesoamerican history and archaeology. His writing style is both engaging and informative, drawing readers into the captivating world of these ancient civilizations. Augustus Le Plongeon, a pioneering archaeologist and photographer, was deeply fascinated by the ancient ruins of the Mayan civilization. His passion for uncovering the secrets of these religious traditions led him to conduct extensive research and excavation work in the Yucatan Peninsula. His unique perspective and dedication to understanding the Mayan culture shine through in 'Sacred Mysteries', making it a seminal work in the field of Mesoamerican studies. I highly recommend 'Sacred Mysteries: Mayas & Kʼicheʼs' to scholars, archaeologists, and history enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive exploration of the religious practices of the Mayas and Kʼicheʼs. Le Plongeon's insightful analysis and in-depth investigation offer a profound understanding of these ancient civilizations, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Mesoamerica.

Augustus Le Plongeon (1826–1908) was a French-American archaeologist, photographer, and antiquarian whose work focused on the pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica, most notably the Maya civilization. A controversial figure in his time, Le Plongeon was one of the earliest proponents of the idea that the Maya civilization was much older than widely accepted and claimed that it had influenced the ancient cultures of Egypt and Atlantis. He conducted extensive fieldwork in the Yucatán Peninsula, documenting Maya ruins with pioneering use of photography and engaging in excavations. His scholarly pursuits culminated in writings such as 'Sacred Mysteries: Mayas & Kʼicheʼs,' wherein he explored the religious and mythological aspects of the Mesoamerican cultures. Le Plongeon's theories and methodologies were often disputed by his contemporaries, and much of his archaeological interpretations have since been debunked by modern scholarship. Despite this, his documentation of Maya ruins remains a valuable record of the sites during the 19th century. His literary style tends to blend his speculative theories with his archaeological observations, making his work a curious amalgamation of science and pseudoscience. His legacy, although marred by his less rigorous scholarly standards, continues to be of interest to historians of archaeology who study the development of Mesoamerican archaeology and its early figures.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Kunst / Musik / Theater Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile
Geisteswissenschaften Geschichte Regional- / Ländergeschichte
Schlagworte amazon • Ancient architectural wonders • ancient Mayan civilization • Augustus Le Plongeon works • Civil War • Empire of the Summer Moon • Enigmatic connections exploration • ethnohistory of Central America • Historical artifact examination • Intriguing anthropological insights • Karl May • K'iche' Maya history • killers of the flower moon • Latin American indigenous cultures • Lost civilizations speculation • Machu Picchu • Maya civilization exploration • Mayan mythology and rituals • Mayas and K'iche's anthropology • Mesoamerican archaeology • Mesoamerican culture analysis • Native Americans • Nineteenth-century archaeology • photographic documentation • Pioneering archaeological research • pre-Columbian societies • ron chernow • sacred mysteries of the Maya • Wild West
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