Lost worlds

By Arthur Drooker

Subjects: Antiquities, Indians of Mexico, Baudenkmal, Pictorial works, Civilization, Indians of South America, Indians of Central America, Präkolumbische Zeit, Indians of the West Indies, Schwarzweißfotografie, Hochkultur, History

Description: This collection portrays the architectural, geographic and historical significance of ruins throughout the Americas that are considered world wonders and little known gems. Included are monumental temples of Mexico's Mayan civilization, a Colonial era palace on the island of Haiti, earthquake-ravaged cathedrals in Guatemala, and astonishing Incan citadels in Peru's Sacred Valley -- culminating with the breathtaking beauty of Machu Picchu.