Tiwanaku, History of An Andean Civilization: A Synthesis of Archaeological Research Paperback – August 3, 2025

Is Tiwanaku a mystery? The archaeologist Carlos Ponce Sanginés led the largest excavations ever carried out at this site and was able to shed light on many of the questions surrounding who the Tiwanakotas were and the extent of their technological, artistic, social, political, and economic achievements. Tiwanaku: History of an Andean Civilization presents the main findings of these investigations in a synthetic and accessible way.As a work of scientific dissemination, its goal is to share the most important results of archaeological and ethnohistorical research in simple language. This book does not aim to be an exhaustive treatise, but rather to offer a condensed and panoramic view of the fascinating development of one of the oldest cultures in South America.The author, Patricia Montaño Durán—journalist, historian, and university professor—was the wife and main collaborator of Ponce Sanginés between 1986 and 2002.“…a book of significance not only for Bolivia, but also for the Andean Community of Nations and the Union of South American Nations.” – Luis Ossio Sanjinés, former Vice President of Bolivia.“This is a book that should reach school and university classrooms, offices, factories, and the countryside. Everyone should know the greatness of Tiwanaku.” – Luis Oporto Ordoñez, President of the Cultural Foundation of the Central Bank of Bolivia. Read more