Pre-Colombian Cities

Pre-Colombian Cities, authored by Professor Jorge Hardoy, presents a comprehensive exploration of ancient urban centers in Latin America, revealing the architectural and cultural achievements of civilizations that preceded the Spanish Conquest. The book highlights the advanced urban layouts, art, and crafts of cities such as Aztec Tenochtitlan (modern Mexico City) and Inca Cuzco, while also examining lesser-known sites like Palenque, Tikal, and Machu Picchu. Through extensive analysis of archaeological evidence—including photographs, maps, and city plans—the text reconstructs the lives of inhabitants over 1500 years of urban development. Hardoy's work underscores the ongoing potential for new discoveries in archaeology, emphasizing that much of these civilizations' history remains buried and unexplored.

Hardoy, J. E. (2014). Pre-Colombian Cities (, Ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203717394