Ten Discoveries That Rewrote History

The world's greatest archaeological finds and what they tell us about lost civilizations

Renowned archaeologist Patrick Hunt brings his top ten list of ancient archaeological discoveries to life in this concise and captivating book. The Rosetta Stone, Troy, Nineveh's Assyrian Library, King Tut's Tomb, Machu Picchu, Pompeii, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Thera, Olduvai Gorge, and the Tomb of 10,000 Warriors--Hunt reveals the fascinating stories of these amazing discoveries and explains the ways in which they added to our knowledge of human history and permanently altered our worldview. Part travel guide to the wonders of the world and part primer on ancient world history, Ten Discoveries That Rewrote History captures the awe and excitement of finding a lost window into ancient civilization.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
Published: 10/01/2007
ISBN: 9780452288775
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.80w x 0.55d

Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2007 pg. 101
Science Books & Films 03/01/2008 pg. 77
Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2009 pg. 8