{"product_id":"machu-picchu-a-civil-engineering-marvel","title":"Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel","description":"Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel takes readers inside the Lost City of the Incas for a groundbreaking perspective never before seen by tourists or archeologists. Built high in the Andes on a seemingly impossible site, Machu Picchu stands as a testament to Early Native Americans and their ability to plan and build. How was it possible to create a mountain-top city complete with running water, drainage systems, food production, and stone structures so advanced they have endured for over 500 years? Authors Kenneth R. Wright and Alfredo Valencia Zegarra explain these and other mysteries, based on their original engineering and scientific research. A fascinating book, Machu Picchu: A Civil Engineering Marvel is a must-have for civil engineers, archeologists, armchair travelers, and tourists alike. An illustrated walking guide and detailed map allow readers to become familiar with each building and pathway, and numerous photographs take readers on a breathtaking pictorial adventure.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0784404445\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0784404445.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Wright, Kenneth R.|Valencia Zegarra, Alfredo|Wright, Ruth M.|Mcewan, Gordon, Ph.D.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41461275164730,"sku":"DBV.0784404445.G","price":16.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0784404445-0.jpg?v=1781207786","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/machu-picchu-a-civil-engineering-marvel","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}