Prehistoric Structures of Central America: Who Erected Them? by Martin I. Townsend
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| Author | Townsend, Martin I. (Martin Ingham), 1810-1903 |
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| LoC No. | 05006455 |
| Title | Prehistoric Structures of Central America: Who Erected Them? |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Prehistoric Structures of Central America: Who Erected Them?" by Martin I. Townsend is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the origins and construction of significant prehistoric structures found in Central America, positing that these works were created by ancient maritime civilizations, particularly the Phoenicians, who had advanced knowledge in science and architecture. Townsend’s treatise offers insights into the architectural styles and religious practices associated with these ancient people. In this comprehensive lecture, Townsend argues that the monumental structures and pyramids scattered throughout regions like Mexico and Guatemala were not built by the indigenous peoples as commonly believed, but rather by a group of skilled Phoenician navigators and merchants who ventured to the Americas long before the time of Columbus. He presents evidence from ancient texts that suggest the existence of knowledge of these lands in Mediterranean cultures. The book meticulously details the architectural similarities between these structures and those in the Phoenician and Egyptian civilizations, while also delving into the religious practices associated with these constructions, particularly the worship of Baal. Through his analysis, Townsend invites readers to reconsider the historical narrative regarding the origin of these remarkable works and to acknowledge the sophisticated civilizations that may have established them long ago. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Mexico -- Antiquities |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- Pre-Columbian |
| Subject | Indians -- Origin |
| Subject | Indians of Central America -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Indians of Mexico -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Central America -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29212 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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