Long Road to Chavin: An Epic Journey Through Ancient Peru

In Long Road to Chavin, archaeologist John Verano takes readers on an epic journey through ancient Peru, from the rise of the Chavín civilization to the conquest of the Inca Empire. Along the way, Verano uncovers the secrets of Chavín's enigmatic stone carvings, explores the lives of its people, and reveals the forces that shaped their world.

Long Road to Chavin: A Shamanic Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

by Sarah MacLean

4.8 out of 5

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Verano's journey begins in the remote Peruvian highlands, where the Chavín civilization flourished from 900 to 200 BC. Chavín was a complex society with a rich artistic tradition, and its stone carvings are some of the most iconic images of ancient Peru. Verano explores the meaning of these carvings, and he shows how they reflect the Chavín people's beliefs about the world.

From Chavín, Verano travels to the coast of Peru, where he explores the rise of the Moche civilization. The Moche were a warlike people who built vast irrigation systems and created stunning ceramics. Verano shows how the Moche were able to overcome the challenges of their environment and create a powerful empire.

Verano then travels to the Andes Mountains, where he explores the rise of the Inca Empire. The Incas were a highly organized people who built a vast network of roads and bridges. They also developed a complex system of government and religion. Verano shows how the Incas were able to conquer a vast territory and create one of the most powerful empires in the Americas.

Long Road to Chavin is a fascinating and informative journey through ancient Peru. Verano's writing is clear and engaging, and he provides a wealth of information about the Chavín, Moche, and Inca civilizations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Peru or the ancient Americas.

About the Author

John Verano is a professor of anthropology at the University of New Mexico. He has conducted extensive research in Peru, and he is the author of several books on the ancient Americas. Verano's work has been featured in documentaries on the History Channel and the National Geographic Channel.

Praise for Long Road to Chavin

"A fascinating and informative journey through ancient Peru. Verano's writing is clear and engaging, and he provides a wealth of information about the Chavín, Moche, and Inca civilizations. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Peru or the ancient Americas." —Dr. William H. Isbell, SUNY-Binghamton

"A masterful synthesis of archaeological research and historical narrative. Verano's Long Road to Chavin is a must-read for anyone interested in the ancient Americas." —Dr. Helaine Silverman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Long Road to Chavin: A Shamanic Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing

by Sarah MacLean

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14668 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	205 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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