Bovallius, Carl 1844-1907 creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Nicaraguan Antiquities" by Carl Bovallius is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the archaeological findings from Nicaragua, specifically highlighting the statues, rock carvings, and ceramic artifacts from the pre-colonial and pre-Hispanic periods that were studied and cataloged during the author's research in Central America. The publication aims to fill the gaps in knowledge regarding the ancient cultures of this region. The opening of the book introduces Bovallius's experiences and findings during his two-year stay in Nicaragua, emphasizing the rich archaeological landscape he encountered. He mentions the lack of previous documentation about Nicaraguan antiquities, which served as a motivator for his work. The text details various tribes that inhabited Nicaragua before Spanish colonization and presents a preliminary analysis of the artifacts he excavated, including stone statues and ceramic objects, from locations such as the islands of Zapatera and Ometepec. Through this research, the author aims to unveil the cultural and artistic depth of Nicaragua’s ancient civilizations, setting the stage for more detailed discussions and illustrations of the collected antiquities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-03-05 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Indians of Central America -- Nicaragua -- Antiquities Nicaragua -- Antiquities F1521 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64707 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64707 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134507.0 64707