Mining and metallurgy in ancient Perú /

"In 2009, Perú was the world's leading producer of silver, the world's second leading producer of copper, and the leading producer of gold in Latin America. However, Perú's role as a producer of metals extends for centuries into the past. Mining and Metallurgy in Ancient Perú doc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Petersen G., Georg, 1898-1985
Other Authors: Brooks, William E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America, 2010.
Series:Special papers (Geological Society of America) ; 467.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Minerals, gems, and pigments
  • Ornamental and industrial stone
  • Metals
  • Mining
  • The Chuquicamata mummy, an ancient mining accident
  • Inca mining in the Altiplano
  • Metallurgy
  • Alloys
  • Metalworking and fabrication
  • Mirrors.