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ceramics is that they did not depict the human form like other communities (Miller 1987: 130). Instead, the potters based their shapes on geometry and animals. Their shapes did not have the artistry of ceramics witnessed in earlier civilizations like Nazca and Moche. Their production was anchored on two purposes: ceremonial and…

Summary: The Galapagos Islands are famous for their diverse and unique plants and animals as also because Charles Darwin landed there in 1835 on one of the most famous voyages in human history. In spite of their fame, the islands still hold little known secrets that many naturalist guides don’t even know. Here are just a few of these secrets that you can tell your guide, if you are fortunate enough to take an expedition cruise through the islands. Four Secrets of the Galapagos Islands The…

Pseudoscience beliefs are defined as “various methods, theories, or systems, as astrology, psychokinesis, or clairvoyance, considered as having no scientific basis” (Dictionary.com, LLC). It is important to note that this myth does not originate from one central idea or premise; rather this myth has been constructed and altered since its inception. Effectively, people who believe that aliens built the pyramids are rationalizing their limited amount of facts in way that makes sense and…

part in Latin and South American indigenous culture. The use of gold in South America began in 1200 BC when the Peruvian indigenous group known as the Chavín were making gold ornaments by hammering sheets of the metal. In approximately AD 500 the Nazca people in southern Peru developed casting to craft ceremonious ornaments. The people of the Chimu empire would later develop more advanced technical skills, such as combining metals to make alloys and plating more common metals with gold. Their…

came to a violent end. With the destruction of Chankillo’s main temple and religious symbols, war swallowed up this once great civilization. The result dispersed the culture to different sections of South America, creating such places as Machu Piccu, Nazca and Cuzco all…

In their discussions of the rise and fall of different social organizations and civilizations, Mosely tends to focus on environmental changes while Malpass emphasizes sociopolitical forces. As they describe the changing cultural forces of the era, Moseley utilizes a straightforward voice and often mentions specific dimensions and other numerical data pertaining to archaeological sites to support his arguments, while Malpass uses a slightly more conversational tone and often cites the work,…

The Galapagos Islands is best experienced on foot. There are many hiking trails such as the Darwin Trail on Genovesa Island that lead visitors to the habitats of the extraordinary wildlife, the summit of extinct volcanoes and to some of the most beautiful beaches and lagoons on the planet. Hiking the Darwin Trail Galapagos Is Birdwatcher’s Dream Hiking the Galapagos offers unprecedented contact with the wildlife that is rarely seen in the wild. A Galapagos Island cruise is your best option…

civilization. The civilization lasted roughly about 400 years (600 A.D – 1000 A.D). The Huari civilization was well known for its art, particularly pottery. Their style of pottery even influenced civilizations like Tiwanaku (located at Lake Titicaca) and Nazca. This period was called the Middle Horizon Period. This suggests that Huari had a wide range of…

Olivia Denton Spanish II Sra. Miller October 31, 2014 Chile Chile stretches 4,300 km along the southwestern coast of South America (Welcome to Chile). The maximum length from east to west is 240 km (Welcome to Chile). To the north, Chile is bordered by Peru and Bolivia (Chile- Geography). The southernmost point is Cape Horn (Welcome to Chile). The southern border is the Drake Sea (Geography and Climate in Chile). To the east, Chile is bordered by Argentina (Chile- Geography). On the eastern…

8.8, which lasted about 90 seconds. The epicenter was located southeast of the nearest city in the region of the Maule. It affected the Chilean Coast, and it was mainly hit on the offshore regions of Maule. It was mainly hit on the borderlines of Nazca and South American tectonic plates. (CNN) Since 1960 earthquake, this earthquake was reported as one of the second biggest and tremendous earthquake in history. Not only did the earthquake damage 93% of the Chile’s population with no power, it…