Archaeology: The Essential Guide to Our Human Past-Fast Shipping

Description

Epic in scope, yet filled with detail, this illustrated guide takesreaders through the whole of our human past. Spanning the dawn of humancivilization through the present, it provides a tour of every site ofkey archaeological importance. From the prehistoric cave paintings ofLascaux to Tutankhamun’s tomb, from the buried city of Pompeii toChina’s Terracotta Army, all of the world’s most iconic sites anddiscoveries are here. So too are the lesser-known yet equally importantfinds, such as the recent discoveries of our oldest known humanancestors and of the world’s oldest-known temple, Göbekli Tepe inTurkey. A masterful combination of succinct analysis and drivingnarrative, this book also addresses the questions that inevitably ariseas we gradually learn more about the history of our species. Written byan international team of archaeological experts and richly illustratedthroughout, Archaeology: The Essential Guide to Our Human Past offers an unparalleled insight into the origins of humankind.