Archaeology/History
Art/Arts
Aztec architecture/Architecture -- Mexico/Art/Arts
Aztec art/Art, Mexican
Aztecs/Indians of Mexico/Ethnology -- Mexico/Anthropology
Burial/Archaeology/History
Calendars/Chronology, Historical/Auxiliary sciences of history
Central America -- Civilisation
Ceramics/Clay/Binders (Materials)/Materials
Christianity/Religions
Death/Life
Funeral rites and ceremonies/Manners and customs/Civilisation
Gods/Mythology, Classical
Gold/Precious metals/Metals
Imperialism/Political science/Social sciences/Civilisation
Indians of Central America/Ethnology -- Central America/Anthropology
Kings and rulers/Heads of state/Executive power/Political science/Social sciences/Civilisation
Masks/Costume/Clothing and dress/Manners and customs/Civilisation
Mexico -- Antiquities
Military art and science
Mythology/Religion
Religion
Sculpture/Art/Arts
Silver/Precious metals/Metals
Stone carving/Sculpture/Art/Arts
Temples/Religious architecture/Architecture/Art/Arts
Tlaloc (Aztec deity)/Aztec gods/Gods/Mythology, Classical
Toltecs/Indians of Mexico/Ethnology -- Mexico/Anthropology
The book "Treasures of the Great Temple" (ISBN: 9780962539961) by Eduardo Matos Moctezuma, Richard Lindley, Michel Zabé, and Fundación Universo Veintiuno (Mexico City, Mexico) primarily focuses on the following themes and topics:
- **Aztec Civilization and Empire:** This is a core theme, encompassing the history, culture, and societal structures of the Aztec people. 【1】
- **Templo Mayor (Great Temple) of Tenochtitlan:** The book delves into the archaeological discoveries and significance of this major Aztec religious and political center in Mexico City. 【2】
- **Archaeology and Excavation:** It covers the process and findings of the archaeological excavations that led to the rediscovery and study of the Great Temple. 【2】
- **Art and Symbolism:** The book explores the artistic expressions, artifacts (such as statuary, furnishings, and votive masks), and their symbolic meanings within the Aztec Empire. 【1】
- **Pre-Columbian History/Mesoamerican History:** More broadly, the book fits into the study of ancient civilizations in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus. 【3】
These themes can help you draw connections to other books in a library by looking for works on:
- Other Mesoamerican civilizations (e.g., Maya, Olmec, Zapotec).
- Archaeological studies of ancient sites.
- Art history and symbolism of indigenous cultures.
- The history of Mexico, particularly its pre-Hispanic period.
- Specific topics like ancient religions, rituals, and urban planning in pre-Columbian societies.