Incredible Archaeology
Author | : Paul Bahn |
Publisher | : Smithsonian Institution |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2020-11-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781588346926 |
ISBN-13 | : 1588346927 |
Rating | : 4/5 (927 Downloads) |
Download or read book Incredible Archaeology written by Paul Bahn and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!