A Guide To Ancient Maya Ruins by C. Bruce Hunter

Description: A Guide To Ancient Maya Ruins by C. Bruce Hunter - 1977 4th Printing. 3d31 "A Guide to Ancient Maya Ruins" by C. Bruce Hunter is a comprehensive travel guide focused on the ancient ruins of the Maya civilization. First published in the mid-20th century, the book provides historical context, site descriptions, and practical advice for visitors exploring the Maya ruins scattered across present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. The 1977 fourth printing reflects updates and revisions, but retains the core purpose: offering an accessible overview of the Maya's ancient cities, culture, and architecture. It includes: - **Site Descriptions**: The book covers prominent Maya ruins such as Chichen Itza, Tikal, Palenque, and Copán, detailing each site’s notable structures, layout, and key archaeological findings. - **Historical and Cultural Insights**: It introduces readers to the significance of Maya civilization, its peak during the Classic Period (250–900 AD), and the architectural and artistic achievements seen at these ruins. - **Practical Guidance**: Designed for travelers, the book offers logistical advice on how to visit the sites, including directions, what to expect upon arrival, and tips on local accommodations. Hunter’s guide is aimed at both casual tourists and those with a deeper interest in archaeology. It helps the reader appreciate the impressive achievements of the Maya civilization while navigating the remote and often difficult-to-reach ruins in Central America. Item Specific Notes: - Includes dust jacket. - Some small writing on first blank page of the book. - Stamp of previous owner on second page of the book. - No noted writing in margins or underlining on pages. - Book is in quite good condition for its age. - General statement on used books we sell. All books are in acceptable pre-owned condition with possible cosmetic issues. Please refer to photos for condition. Smoke free home. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages, flawed book binding. Hyrum’s Rare Books: We actively sell as well as purchase Latter-day Saint books, other religious or interesting books, historical artifacts, documents, and other hard to find items. Our core is rare Latter-day Saint (LDS) or Mormon books. Terms: All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders, please message to give a head’s up as to additional shipping on your part, and to have an updated invoice created when finished to reflect combined shipping pricing.

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