The Aztecs: History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization

From the fertile areas of the Oaxaca Valley and the Valley of Mexico to the great deserts of the north, this authoritative resource explores the development of the ancient civilisations of the Aztecs and their predecessors.

Organised chronologically, it describes the native cultures, from the earliest farming villages to the establishment of great states and urban civilisations such as Teotihuacan and Monte Alban. By investigating the connections between these civilisations and the more obscure civilisations of northern Mexico, it offers readers insight into the birth of new cultures such as the Toltec Empire.

An engagingly written, thoroughly researched text and superb photography explore such topics as the Aztec calendar, religion, society, and political organization, providing fresh insight into the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Aztecs. 

Since 1998, David Dominici has directed the Rio La Venta Archaeological Project in the Mexican state of Chiapas. He teaches Native American Civilizations at the University of Bologna.