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Mysteries of the Mexican pyramids

by Peter Tompkins

This study examines the history and purpose of pyramids in Mexico and Central America, focusing on the structures of the Sun and Moon. It traces archaeological investigations from the first Spanish encounters to modern research.

Accession 781 ISBN 0500274584 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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