Lost Civilizations Series

Surveys the history and culture of the Aztecs, describes their religious beliefs, daily life, warfare, and trade, and looks at the investigation of Aztec ruins and artifacts

Describes how bodies found preserved in peat bogs have provided scientists with information about the Celtic civilization, and looks at Celtic artifacts and antiquities

Recounts the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried the city of Pompeii under volcanic ash, describes what daily life was like in the city, and discusses the excavation of the archaeological site

Unvergleichliche Dokumente königlicher Größe Schon zu Lebzeiten des legendären und berühmten Pharaos Ramses II. war die ägyptische Kultur sehr alt. Ramses II. war unumschränkter Herrscher des Reiches. Mit einem unvergleichlichen Bauprogramm huldigte er nicht nur den Göttern, sonder er setzte sich auch selbst Denkmäler kolossaler Größe, die noch heute die Nachwelt beeindrucken.

Bild-Text-Band zu einzelnen Aspekten der untergegangenen Kultur und ihrer Erforschung.

Darstellung der keltischen Geschichte und Kultur sowie ihrer archäologischen Erforschung

Readers assume the role of archaeologists, uncovering secrets of ancient civilizations. Stunning photographs and illustrations, plus detailed cutaways, maps and diagrams.

Bild-Text-Band zu einzelnen Aspekten der untergegangenen Kultur und ihrer archäologischen Erforschung.

Surveys what is known about the ancient Babylonian civilization, looks at ruins and artifacts, and describes the work of archaeologists in the region

Traces the history of the Etruscans, looks at the ruins and artifacts of their civilization, and describes recent archeological finds

Looks at the work of archaeologists in finding and excavating Grecian ruins, describes the culture of ancient Greece, and shows a variety of artifacts

A book dealing simply and in detail with the variety of peoples and cultures in Anatolia.Chatal Hoyuk, in what is now south central Turkey, was excavated in the early 1960s and turned out to be one of the very first places that could be called a city. The excavators found evidence of a well-established agriculture, trade, and religion, all dating back to near the end of the Stone Age.Other archaeologists' efforts in Turkey have resulted in the discovery of the ancient empire of the Hittites, lost to history for centuries.These and several other little-known and understood civilizations are described.Numerous full-color photographs and illustrations add an extra dimension to the text.-David N. Pauli, Missoula Public Library, MT

Describes the history and culture of the Incas, looks at Inca ruins and artifacts, and recounts the Spanish conquest

Readers assume the role of archaeologists, uncovering secrets of ancient civilizations. Stunning photographs and illustrations, plus detailed cutaways, maps and diagrams.