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Archaeology: The Essential Guide to Our Human Past

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ISBN 13: 1588345912

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Epic in scope, yet filled with detail, this illustrated guide takes readers through the whole of our human past. Spanning the dawn of human civilization through the present, it provides a tour of every site of key archaeological importance. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux to Tutankhamun's tomb, from the buried city of Pompeii to China's Terracotta Army, all of the world's most iconic sites and discoveries are here. So too are the lesser-known yet equally important finds, such as the recent discoveries of our oldest known human ancestors and of the world's oldest-known temple, Göbekli Tepe in Turkey. A masterful combination of succinct analysis and driving narrative, this book also addresses the questions that inevitably arise as we gradually learn more about the history of our species. Written by an international team of archaeological experts and richly illustrated throughout, <i>Archaeology: The Essential Guide to Our Human Past</i> offers an unparalleled insight into the origins of humankind.

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Paul Bahn
PAUL BAHN is a leading archaeological writer, translator, and broadcaster. Contributing editor of Archaeology magazine, he has written extensively on prehistoric art and authored numerous books, most recently Archaeology (Smithsonian Books, 2018).

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