Nicaraguan Antiquities by Carl Bovallius
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"Nicaraguan Antiquities" by Carl Bovallius is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the archaeological findings from Nicaragua, specifically highlighting the statues, rock carvings, and ceramic artifacts from the pre-colonial and pre-Hispanic periods that were studied and cataloged during the author's research in Central America. The publication aims to fill the gaps in knowledge regarding the ancient cultures of this region. The opening of the book
introduces Bovallius's experiences and findings during his two-year stay in Nicaragua, emphasizing the rich archaeological landscape he encountered. He mentions the lack of previous documentation about Nicaraguan antiquities, which served as a motivator for his work. The text details various tribes that inhabited Nicaragua before Spanish colonization and presents a preliminary analysis of the artifacts he excavated, including stone statues and ceramic objects, from locations such as the islands of Zapatera and Ometepec. Through this research, the author aims to unveil the cultural and artistic depth of Nicaragua’s ancient civilizations, setting the stage for more detailed discussions and illustrations of the collected antiquities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bovallius, Carl, 1844-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nicaraguan Antiquities |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1521: Latin America local history: Nicaragua |
| Subject | Indians of Central America -- Nicaragua -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Nicaragua -- Antiquities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64707 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 311 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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