Archaeology: An Introduction to the World's Greatest Sites
The work of archaeologists has commanded worldwide attention and captivated the human imagination since the earliest days of the exploration, with groundbreaking discoveries such as the treasures of ancient Egypt, the lost kingdoms of the Maya, and the fabled city of Troy. Archaeology brings us face-to-face with our distant ancestors, with treasures of the past, and with life as it was lived in long-ago civilizations.
Nevada offers some of the most diverse and beautiful hiking areas in North America - landscapes of verdant wetlands, snow-covered peaks, mysterious petroglyphs, historic ruins, austere deserts, colorful rock formations, and much, much more. Yet many of these natural treasures are unfamiliar to all but the most adventurous and experienced outdoors enthusiasts.
A gripping, action-filled account of the search for an ancient civilization introduces the colorful cast of explorers, adventurers, and archaeologists who uncovered the long-buried secrets and treasures of ancient Egypt. Series: Discoveries
Magnificently illustrated, Britain's Secret Treasures is an official British Museum companion to the ITV series, celebrating extraordinary artefacts found by ordinary members of the public and the secret histories they've revealed. Every year, hundreds of valuable artefacts are discovered by ordinary members of the public. From hoards of Roman gold to tiny Viking spindle whorls, thousands of years of life in Britain are represented in these lost treasures. By exploring how these treasures were created, handled, discarded, and ultimately rediscovered, Britain's Secret Treasures reveals our ancestors lives and beliefs on an intimate, personal scale.
Dyana Mackie's trip with her father is supposed to be tame compared to her usual excursions. But everything changes when they come across a dying climber who gives them a map showing where he cached money in the heights of the Andes. In the expedition that follows, Dyana and her father find treasures far more valuable than they imagined.