Zapotec Monuments and Political History
Download or Read eBook Zapotec Monuments and Political History PDF written by Joyce Marcus and published by U OF M MUSEUM ANTHRO ARCHAEOLOGY. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Joyce Marcus |
| Publisher | : U OF M MUSEUM ANTHRO ARCHAEOLOGY |
| Total Pages | : 471 |
| Release | : 2020-02-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780915703937 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0915703939 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Zapotec Monuments and Political History by : Joyce Marcus
Book excerpt: Of the four major hieroglyphic writing systems of ancient Mesoamerica, the Zapotec is widely considered one of the oldest and least studied. This volume assesses the origins and spread of Zapotec writing; the use and role of Zapotec writing in the politics of the region; and the decline of hieroglyphic writing in the Valley of Oaxaca. Lavishly illustrated with maps, photographs, and original artwork.
