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This book covers five different archeological expeditions: the discovery of Tin Hinan's tomb in the Hoggar Mountains of the Sahara (1925-26); the excavation of Jupiter Ammon in Libya (1926-28); a short trip into Tripolitania, Libya (1931); an encounter with the stone-age Lacandon Indians in Chiapas, Mexico (1932-33); and a search for King Solomon's mines in Ethiopia (1933-34). Some of this material is covered in his other books, but the details and the telling here are radically different: This book illuminates the others, and vice versa. But if you buy only one de Prorok book, this is it.
The book chronicles five distinct archaeological expeditions undertaken by Byron Khun de Prorok between 1925 and 1934. It details the discovery of Tin Hinan's tomb in the Sahara, the excavation of Jupiter Ammon in Libya, an exploration of Tripolitania, an encounter with the Lacandon Indians in Mexico, and a search for King Solomon's mines in Ethiopia. The author presents these accounts with unique details and narrative approaches, suggesting that this volume offers a distinct perspective that complements his other works.
This work is presented as a definitive account of Byron Khun de Prorok's major expeditions, offering unique details that illuminate his other writings. The publisher suggests that if a reader were to acquire only one of de Prorok's books, this would be the most comprehensive. The narrative approach is highlighted as distinct, providing a valuable perspective on early 20th-century archaeological endeavors.
Page Count:
254
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Narrative Press
ISBN-10:
1589762460
ISBN-13:
9781589762466
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