Pre Columbian Collection

Peru, Machu Picchu, The lost city of the Inca

Aztec calendar
A polychrome facsimile of the Piedra del Sol (Sun Stone) or Aztec calendar also know as a Tonalpohualli. Date: 1479

RIVERA: PRE-COLUMBIAN LIFE. The Zapotec Civilization. Mural, c1925, by Diego Rivera at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

Page from the Dresden Codex, Maya manuscript. Chromolithograph of a page showing a section of a tonalamatl, a sacred season of 260 days

NATIVE AMERICAN CARVINGS. Southeastern Native American (Calusa) carved wooden cat figures, c1450, excavated at Key Marco, Florida

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Temple ceremony in an Aztec city. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hand-colored woodcut
Aztec tiger knight in a costume of cotton and a helmet made of wood, from a model in Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Trephination evidence in an Inca skull
Inca skull showing evidence of prehistoric trephining or brain surgery in Peru. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

Petroglyphs, Parowan Gap, Iron County, Utah, United States of America, North America

TREPANNING: SKULL. Trepanned Pre-Columbian skull found in Peru

Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwelling, Betatakin
Betatakin, a cliff-dwelling of the Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloans, circa 1250-1300 AD, within Navajo National Monument, Arizona. Photograph

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. Aztecs offering human sacrifices to the sun-god. Aztecs performing ritual sacrifice on a stone inscribed with the Aztec account of their history. Drawing, late 19th century

Casa Grande, Hohokam ruins, Arizona
Doorway of Casa Grande, the remains of an ancient Hohokam farming village in central Arizona. Digital photograh

Natives gathering food in Florida, 1500s
Florida Native Americans gathering crocodiles, fish, and other wild animals and plants, 1591. Hand-colored Debry engraving of a LeMoyne painting

Chaco Canyon Anasazi ruins NM
Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan ruins of Chetro Ketl in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Street in Aztec Tenochtitian (reconstruction). Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Black Hills, South Dakota
Black Hills with lingering snow, sacred area of the Sioux, South Dakota. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

AZTEC ROCK CRYSTAL SKULL. Mexico, 15th century

View through window of the ancient lost city of the Inca, Machu Picchu, Peru, South America with llamas in the distance

Temple of Kukulkan, usually known El Castillo
Temple of Kukulkan, usually referred to as El Castillo ( the castle ), Chichen Itza, YucatAan, Mexico.Image taken outdoors, daylight, some tourists appears on the image

Kuelap, precolombian ruin of citadel city, Chachapoyas, Peru, South America

Huaca del Sol y de la Luna, precolombian (Moche) structure, polychrome friezes, Peru, South America

An ancient pre-Columbian stone carving at San Agustin, UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the south of Colombia, South America

MESA VERDE, COLORADO. Prehistoric Pueblo Native American dwelling ruins at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photochrome print, c1898

Mayan ruins of Palenque

NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

Detail of stone wall at Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Cusco Province, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ruins of the Inca town of Machu Picchu against the Andes, UNESCO, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Terraces and ruins at archeological site of UNESCO, Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Terraces and ruins at archeological site of UNESCO, Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Gate of the Ten Alcoves at Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Urubamba Province, Cuzco Region, Peru

Abstract of terraces in Moray, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Abstract of terraces in Moray, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Abstract of terraces in Moray, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Terrace of Museo de Arte Precolombino, UNESCO, Cusco, Cusco Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Ruins of the Inca town of Machu Picchu against the Andes, UNESCO, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Archeological site of Pisaq (Pisac), UNESCO, Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Citadel of Pisac, UNESCO, Pisac, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Citadel of Pisac, UNESCO, Pisac, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Archeological site of Pisaq (Pisac), UNESCO, Pisaq, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Archeological site of Chinchero, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Abstract of terraces in Moray, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Terraces and ruins at archeological site of UNESCO, Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Terraces and ruins at archeological site of UNESCO, Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo District, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Stone wall at archeological site of Sacsayhuaman, UNESCO, Cusco, Cusco Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Stone wall at archeological site of Sacsayhuaman, UNESCO, Cusco, Cusco Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Abstract of terraces in Moray, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

Abstract of terraces in Moray, Sacred Valley, Urubamba Province, Cusco Region, Peru

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Pre-Columbian Civilizations: From Rivera's Mural to Machu Picchu" Step into a world long before European colonization, where vibrant cultures thrived and left behind remarkable legacies. Diego Rivera's mural, "Pre-Columbian Life, " transports us back to c1925 Mexico City, showcasing the awe-inspiring Zapotec Civilization. Journey further south to Peru, where the mystical Machu Picchu stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the Inca Empire. The lost city perched high in the Andes Mountains whispers tales of ancient wisdom and architectural marvels. Delve into the intricate workings of time with a glimpse at the Aztec calendar. This extraordinary artifact reveals their advanced understanding of celestial movements and their deep connection with nature. Turning our attention towards Maya civilization, we uncover secrets within pages from the Dresden Codex. This precious manuscript provides glimpses into their complex hieroglyphic writing system and astronomical knowledge. Venturing across North America, we encounter Native American carvings that speak volumes about indigenous artistry and spirituality. The Calusa tribe's carved wooden cat figures discovered in Key Marco, Florida offer insights into their rich cultural heritage dating back to 1450. Evidence found in an Inca skull sheds light on trephination practices - a medical procedure performed by drilling holes in skulls for various purposes. Such discoveries highlight both scientific advancements and spiritual beliefs prevalent during this era. Marvel at petroglyphs etched onto rocks at Parowan Gap in Utah; these enigmatic symbols serve as windows into ancestral stories passed down through generations. Witnessing trepanned Pre-Columbian skulls found in Peru reminds us of ancient surgical techniques employed by skilled healers who sought remedies for ailments or spiritual enlightenment. Through hand-colored woodcuts, we can visualize scenes depicting daily life among Anasazi/Ancestral Puebloan cliff-dwellings like Betatakin.