Cocle, an Archaeological Study of Central Panama, Part 1: Historical Background, Excavations at the Sitio Conte, Artifacts and Ornaments (Hardcover)

""Cocle, An Archaeological Study Of Central Panama, Part 1: Historical Background, Excavations At The Sitio Conte, Artifacts And Ornaments"" is a comprehensive book written by Samuel Kirkland Lothrop. The book is focused on the archaeological study of Cocle, a region in central Panama, and is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical background of the region, including its pre-Columbian history and the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. The second part of the book focuses on the excavations carried out at the Sitio Conte, an archaeological site in Cocle. Lothrop provides a detailed account of the excavation process, including the methods used and the challenges faced during the excavation. He also describes the findings of the excavation, including the artifacts and ornaments discovered at the site. The third part of the book is dedicated to a detailed analysis of the artifacts and ornaments found at the Sitio Conte. Lothrop provides a comprehensive description of each item, including its size, shape, and material. He also discusses the cultural and historical significance of each item, shedding light on the lives of the people who created them.Overall, ""Cocle, An Archaeological Study Of Central Panama, Part 1: Historical Background, Excavations At The Sitio Conte, Artifacts And Ornaments"" is an informative and detailed book that provides valuable insights into the history and culture of Cocle. It is a must-read for anyone interested in archaeology, anthropology, or the history of Panama.Memoirs Of The Peabody Museum Of Archaeology And Ethnology, Harvard University, V7. Additional Contributors Are F. Johnson, W. C. Root, R. J. Gettens, And V. G. Mooradian. Foreword By Donald Scott.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.