Name: The Moche. Lords of the Northern Andes (en Inglés)
SKU: 67407415
Price: 375.04 MXN
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Author: Elliot Rowan
ISBN: 9798255336364

portada The Moche. Lords of the Northern Andes (en Inglés)

The Moche. Lords of the Northern Andes (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Independently published

Autor

Elliot Rowan

Año

2026

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

144

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

21.6x14x0.7 cm

ISBN13

9798255336364

The Moche. Lords of the Northern Andes (en Inglés)

Elliot Rowan (Autor) · Independently published · Tapa Blanda

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In The Moche: Lords of the Northern Andes, Elliot Rowan brings to life a remarkable civilization that flourished along the desert coast of northern Peru long before the rise of the Inca. Between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, the Moche transformed narrow river valleys into thriving centers of agriculture, ritual, and power. In a harsh and unpredictable environment, they built towering temples, engineered complex irrigation systems, and created a culture defined by artistic mastery and ceremonial life.

Drawing on archaeological discoveries from sites such as Huaca del Sol, Huaca de la Luna, San José de Moro, and Huaca Rajada, Rowan reconstructs a society known not through written records but through its material remains. Painted temple walls depict scenes of ritual and sacrifice. Finely crafted ceramics reveal warriors, deities, and moments of daily life. Elite tombs, including that of the Lord of Sipán, preserve the symbols of authority and the structure of a hierarchical world.

Rowan explores the shifting power of regional kingdoms, the role of religion and warfare, and the environmental forces that shaped the rise and transformation of Moche society. More than a study of a lost civilization, this book reveals how the Moche left a lasting imprint on the cultures that followed, their legacy still visible in the landscapes and traditions of northern Peru.