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A Prehistory of South America Ancient Cultural Diversity on the Least Known Continent


Free Download Jerry D. Moore, "A Prehistory of South America: Ancient Cultural Diversity on the Least Known Continent"
English | 2014 | pages: 560 | ISBN: 160732332X | EPUB | 98,3 mb
A Prehistory of South America is an overview of the ancient and historic native cultures of the entire continent of South America based on the most recent archaeological investigations. Thisaccessible, clearly written text is designed to engage undergraduate and beginning graduate students in anthropology.

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A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Architecture


Free Download Francis J Kirk, "A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Architecture"
English | 2003 | pages: 282 | ISBN: 0415002400, 0415513111 | PDF | 20,5 mb
This Dictionary gives a comprehensive survey of the whole range of ancient Near Eastern architecture from the Neolithic round huts in Palestine to the giant temples of Ptolemaic Egypt. Gwendolyn Leick examines the development of the principal styles of ancient architecture within their geographical and historical context, and describes features of major sites such as Ur, Nineveh and Babylon, as well as many of the lesser-known sites. She also covers the variations of typical ancient architectural structures such as pyramids, tombs and houses, details the building material and techniques employed, and clarifies specialist terminology.

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The Birth of Mathematics, Updated Edition Ancient Times to 1300


Free Download The Birth of Mathematics, Updated Edition: Ancient Times to 1300
English | 2019 | ASIN : B0BSR5CPK7 | 132 Pages | EPUB | 2 MB
From 700 BCE to 1300 CE, thousands of scholars from many civilizations introduced mathematical ideas that established the foundations of arithmetic, number theory, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, as well as the related sciences of astronomy and physics. Although we know very little about specific individuals who made important mathematical discoveries in Babylonia, Egypt, and China, historians in Arabia, ancient Greece, India, and medieval Italy preserved a more complete record, including the identities of some of the innovators.

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Ancient Egypt Discover Fascinating History, Mythology, Gods, Goddesses


Free Download Ancient Egypt: Discover Fascinating History, Mythology, Gods, Goddesses, Pharaohs, Pyramids & More From The Mysterious Ancient Egyptian Civilisation by History Brought Alive
English | October 30, 2021 | ISBN: 1914312198 | 153 pages | PDF | 0.84 Mb
Explore Ancient Egypt, spanning over 3 millennia – from its roots in the deserts to the fall of an empire whose monuments still inspire us today

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Kong Audio Ancient Chinese BianZhong And BianQing v3.0


Free Download Kong Audio Ancient Chinese BianZhong And BianQing v3.0 | 2.1 GB
The King of Music and Bells, Zeng Houyi Chime Bells is a large-scale percussion instrument that is a national treasure during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in China. It is characterized by the double tone of one bell given by the lost tile shape and the complete modern scale arrangement beyond the pentatonic scale. It is an important milestone in the history of world music. !

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