Incredible Archaeology

Incredible Archaeology Inspiring Places from Our Human Past

Hardback (03 Nov 2020)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Discover the world's best and most beautiful archaeological sites

Incredible Archaeology offers a journey through the best archaeological sites the world has to offer. With stunning photography, it serves as both a dazzling spectacle and travel inspiration, making it perfect for armchair travelers and world adventurers alike!

Archaeological sites tell a story spanning thousands of years, and the ones in this book range from the well-known to hidden gems, handpicked for their desirability as destinations. Explore the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde (the largest archaeological preserve in the United States), the Abu Simbel twin temples in Egypt that commemorate Pharaoh Ramesses II and his queen Nefertari, the Terracotta Army in China, the Nazca Lines in Peru that feature large geoglyphs in the desert soil, and the hill fort known as Maiden Castle in England. These are just a sampling of the top-notch sites you'll find in this book. Incredible Archaeology takes a striking tour through human history, so come along!

Book information

ISBN: 9781588346926
Publisher: Smithsonian
Imprint: Smithsonian Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 930.1
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 1514g
Height: 261mm
Width: 223mm
Spine width: 28mm