51240
Accession Number
33527
Author
Petersen, Georg
Title Of Article Chaper
Mineria y metalurgia en el antiguo Peru
Publisher
Museo Nacional de Antropologia y Arqueologia.; Lima. Peru
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
All the minerals, ores, and rocks available to the ancient Peruvians are listed and described, along with the important localities. Mining sites and procedures are discussed in detail. The ancient metallurgical methods are described, including the manufacture of alloys. Many analyses of ancient metals and alloys are listed, and an extensive bibliography is included. -- AATA
pub_id
51240
Title Translation
Mining and metallurgy in ancient Peru