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Inca rituals and sacred mountains: a study of the world's highest archaeological sites
2010, Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press, University of California, Los Angeles
in English
1931745765 9781931745765
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Table of 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 .
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-252) and index.
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