{"product_id":"markawasi-perus-inexplicable-stone-forest-0979171350","title":"Markawasi: Peru's Inexplicable Stone Forest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0979171350\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doore, Kathy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated for adventurers and armchair travelers alike, this photo narrative offers a true account of an ancient lost humanity of mysterious origin whose hidden legacy carved gigantic, towering stone monuments pointing to a message with predictions for the future. Through a perusal of the cultural, historical, and often magical lore associated with the ancient Peruvian mesa-woven into a tapestry of more than 300 dazzling images, illustrations, and walking maps-readers will come to understand the sites pivotal role as a repository of ancient knowledge. More than a traditional guide, this is a powerful handbook, facilitating the traveler intent upon achieving an intimate and transformational experience and showing how a simple change in ones perspective can open an entirely new chapter in the way human history is perceived. Boston University professor of geophysics, Robert M. Schoch, Ph.D., provides a comprehensive introduction to the work, while contributions from a variety of archaeologists, journalists, scholars, and fellow travelers illuminate the deeper mysteries of Markawasi. A section of travel tips, a camping guide, and general advice on high-altitude travel provide hints for those interested in making the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51327748604192,"sku":"NEW0979171350","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/51ufbE37w7L.jpg?v=1773171347","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/markawasi-perus-inexplicable-stone-forest-0979171350","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}