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The Band of Holes: Uncovering Peru's Ancient Landscape of Mystery, Trade, and In. Through vivid imagery, expert analysis, and a fresh perspective on pre-Hispanic economies, this book illuminates the remarkable ingenuity and cultural sophistication of ancient Andean with mystery, history, and insight, The Band of Holes is an essential read for anyone fascinated by archaeology, ancient trade, and the enduring legacy of civilizations that shaped the Andes long before modern empires arrived. The Band of Holes by Clyde B. Nicholson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The Band of Holes: Uncovering Peru's Ancient Landscape of Mystery, Trade, and IngenuityFor nearly a century, the mysterious 5,200 holes of Monte Sierpe in Peru's Pisco Valley have baffled archaeologists and historians alike. Stretching nearly a mile across the southern Andes, these carefully aligned depressions have inspired countless theories-from defensive fortifications and water collection systems to ancient alien this captivating exploration, readers are taken on a journey through cutting-edge archaeological research, where drone photography and micro botanical pollen analysis are revealing startling new insights. Discover how these holes may have once served as a bustling marketplace for pre-Inca civilizations, facilitating trade in maize, coca, cotton, and chili peppers-long before coins or modern currency deeper into the ingenious accounting systems of the Inca Empire, as Monte Sierpe may have later transformed into a massive record-keeping tool, akin to an ancient Excel spreadsheet, linking trade, tribute, and administration across the Andes. Through vivid imagery, expert analysis, and a fresh perspective on pre-Hispanic economies, this book illuminates the remarkable ingenuity and cultural sophistication of ancient Andean with mystery, history, and insight, The Band of Holes is an essential read for anyone fascinated by archaeology, ancient trade, and the enduring legacy of civilizations that shaped the Andes long before modern empires arrived. GET A COPY NOW! Details ISBN-13 9798241817266 Title The Band of Holes Author Clyde B. Nicholson Format Paperback Year 2025 Pages 66 Publisher Independently Published GEItemID:176806023; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys