Lost worlds

Description:

This collection portrays the architectural, geographic and historical significance of ruins throughout the Americas that are considered world wonders and little known gems. Included are monumental temples of Mexico's Mayan civilization, a Colonial era palace on the island of Haiti, earthquake-ravaged cathedrals in Guatemala, and astonishing Incan citadels in Peru's Sacred Valley -- culminating with the breathtaking beauty of Machu Picchu.

subjects: Indians of Mexico,  Pictorial works,  Antiquities,  Indians of the West Indies,  Indians of Central America,  Indians of South America,  Civilization,  History,  Präkolumbische Zeit,  Hochkultur,  Baudenkmal,  Schwarzweißfotografie

Places: Latin America,  Mexico,  Central America,  South America,  Mittelamerika,  Südamerika

Times: To 1519,  To 1821,  To 1806