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The Great Inka Road
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This compelling collection of essays explores the Qhapaq nan (or Great Inca Road), an extensive network of trails reaching modern-day Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. These roads and the accompanying agricultural terraces and structures that have survived for more than six centuries are a testament to the advanced engineering and construction skills of the Inca people. Beautifully designed and featuring more than 225 full-color illustrations, The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire, the companion volume to a National Museum of the American Indian exhibition of the same name, is a fascinating look at this enduring symbol of the Andean peoples' strength and adaptability.
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This item is adapted from or inspired by an object in the collections of our Museum of the American Indian.
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240 pages. 225 color photos. Hardcover. 9" x 11".

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5.05

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By Knox Burchett
Virginia Beach, VA
August 22, 2020
5.05
"I have traveled in Peru and the other countries described in the book. I had the opportunity to study the ancient Inca structures and roadways. I found the book to be absolutely fascinating. The book is written in great detail from a scientific and historical standpoint. I liked the book so much that I purchased a copy for each of my daughters. I have recommended some of my friends purchase a copy because they have traveled in Peru, or would be interested in Inca Architecture/Engineering."
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