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The Great Archaeologists

Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500772371
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Great Archaeologists written by Brian M. Fagan and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of how lost civilizations, buried cities, and ancient scripts were rediscovered for the modern age, as seen through the lives and exploits of the great archaeologists who made these phenomenal finds The Great Archaeologists takes the reader on a journey from the first attempt to establish just how ancient the "ancient past" really was, through the revelatory discovery of lost civilizations and unknown cultures, right up to today’s search for explanations about the past. We meet Thomsen and Worsaae, Danish researchers and rivals, and Sanz de Sautuola and Abbé Breuil, who astonished the world with their discoveries of cave art. Controversial figures such as Heinrich Schliemann and the Hungarian Aurel Stein, plunderer of ancient manuscripts from Central Asia, are given new assessments. Little-known pioneers such as Max Uhle in Peru and Li Chi in China are set beside the giants in the field—from Koldewey, Dörpfeld, and Woolley in the Near East, to Louis and Mary Leakey, who transformed knowledge of our African ancestry. Other indomitable women include Gertrude Bell, Kathleen Kenyon, and the script-decipherer Tatiana Proskouriakoff. Brian Fagan has assembled a team of some of the world’s greatest living archaeologists to write knowledgeably and entertainingly about their distinguished predecessors in this handsome volume, full of fascinating anecdotes, personal accounts, and unexpected insights.

Amazing Archaeologists

Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Capstone Classroom
ISBN 13 : 1410962997
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Amazing Archaeologists written by Fiona Macdonald and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents well-known archaeologists, including Howard Carter, who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb, Walter Alva, who discovered the treasure of Sipan, in Peru, and Constanza Ceruti, one of the discoverers of the child mummies found on a mountaintop in Chile.

Amazing Archaeologists and Their Finds

Author : William Scheller
Publisher : The Oliver Press, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781881508175
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Amazing Archaeologists and Their Finds written by William Scheller and published by The Oliver Press, Inc.. This book was released on 1994-05-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each chapter discusses a major archaeological find, such as King Tut's tomb, the walls of Troy, and the city of Jericho, and profiles the key individuals involved

Amazing Archaeologists

Author : Fiona Macdonald
Publisher : Raintree
ISBN 13 : 1406274267
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Amazing Archaeologists written by Fiona Macdonald and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

100 Great Archaeological Discoveries

Author : Paul G. Bahn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780760700709
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book 100 Great Archaeological Discoveries written by Paul G. Bahn and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief presentations of one hundred famous archeological sites and discoveries, including the first humans and early civilizations.

Archaeology from Space

Author : Sarah Parcak
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1250198291
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Archaeology from Space written by Sarah Parcak and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of Archaeological Institute of America's Felicia A. Holton Book Award • Winner of the Phi Beta Kappa Prize for Science • An Amazon Best Science Book of 2019 • A Science Friday Best Science Book of 2019 • A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2019 • A Science News Best Book of 2019 • Nature's Top Ten Books of 2019 "A crash course in the amazing new science of space archaeology that only Sarah Parcak can give. This book will awaken the explorer in all of us." ?Chris Anderson, Head of TED National Geographic Explorer and TED Prize-winner Dr. Sarah Parcak gives readers a personal tour of the evolution, major discoveries, and future potential of the young field of satellite archaeology. From surprise advancements after the declassification of spy photography, to a new map of the mythical Egyptian city of Tanis, she shares her field’s biggest discoveries, revealing why space archaeology is not only exciting, but urgently essential to the preservation of the world’s ancient treasures. Parcak has worked in twelve countries and four continents, using multispectral and high-resolution satellite imagery to identify thousands of previously unknown settlements, roads, fortresses, palaces, tombs, and even potential pyramids. From there, her stories take us back in time and across borders, into the day-to-day lives of ancient humans whose traits and genes we share. And she shows us that if we heed the lessons of the past, we can shape a vibrant future. Includes Illustrations

Forbidden Archeology

Author : Michael A. Cremo
Publisher : Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 968 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forbidden Archeology written by Michael A. Cremo and published by Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. This book was released on 1998 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the centuries, researchers have found bones and artifacts proving that humans like us have existed for millions of years. Mainstream science, however, has supppressed these facts. Prejudices based on current scientific theory act as a knowledge filter, giving us a picture of prehistory that is largely incorrect.

Ladies of the Field

Author : Amanda Adams
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1553654331
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (536 download)

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Download or read book Ladies of the Field written by Amanda Adams and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2010 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adams chronicles the contributions that women have made to the science of archaeology, by focusing on seven women-- some famous, some overlooked.

Fantastic Archaeology

Author : Stephen Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780812213126
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Fantastic Archaeology written by Stephen Williams and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The landscape of the nineteenth century, Williams asserts, is dotted with fakes, frauds, and humbugs whose fantastic claims of purported findings would make even P. T. Barnum blush. In Fantastic Archaeology, Williams takes them all on with gusto—illuminating, debunking, and instructing on the modes, methods, manners, and manifestations of American archaeology through the past two centuries. The author begins his walk on the wild side of North American archaeology with a fascinating introduction to the continent's real past. Then, acting as detective, he answers the questions, Who Found It? Who Done It? Who Twisted the Facts? From solemn old professionals like Samuel Haven to eccentric "odd fishes" like Constantine Rafinesque, from brash "free thinkers" like Harold S. Gladwin to stoic strategists like A. V. Kidder, Williams enthusiastically portrays them all. The big issues are here, too: the quest for the first Americans, the transoceanic search for links to distant civilizations, and the meaning of ancient writings. From monstrous stone giants to mysterious messages from the past, right up to the real story of America's archaeological past, the author unearths a wondrous tale that will amaze, delight, and inform professional and general readers alike.

Incredible Archaeology

Author : Paul Bahn
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588346927
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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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!

Quest for the Past

Author : Brian M. Fagan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Quest for the Past written by Brian M. Fagan and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised second edition maintains the objective of the first edition; that is to tell the story of some well-known archaeologists & some remarkable excavations as well as to throw light on some of the ways in which the founders of the discipline unearthed early civilizations, probed the origins of humankind, etc.

The Great Archaeologists

Author : Edward Bacon
Publisher : Harvill Secker
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book The Great Archaeologists written by Edward Bacon and published by Harvill Secker. This book was released on 1976 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Little History of Archaeology

Author : Brian Fagan
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300235283
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book A Little History of Archaeology written by Brian Fagan and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe What is archaeology? The word may bring to mind images of golden pharaohs and lost civilizations, or Neanderthal skulls and Ice Age cave art. Archaeology is all of these, but also far more: the only science to encompass the entire span of human history—more than three million years! This Little History tells the riveting stories of some of the great archaeologists and their amazing discoveries around the globe: ancient Egyptian tombs, Mayan ruins, the first colonial settlements at Jamestown, mysterious Stonehenge, the incredibly preserved Pompeii, and many, many more. In forty brief, exciting chapters, the book recounts archaeology’s development from its eighteenth-century origins to its twenty-first-century technological advances, including remote sensing capabilities and satellite imagery techniques that have revolutionized the field. Shining light on the most intriguing events in the history of the field, this absolutely up-to-date book illuminates archaeology’s controversies, discoveries, heroes and scoundrels, global sites, and newest methods for curious readers of every age.

Accidental Archaeologists

Author : Sarah Albee
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338575805
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (385 download)

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Download or read book Accidental Archaeologists written by Sarah Albee and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science meets real-life mystery in this adventurous look at incredible unexpected finds that changed history. Secret treasures are buried all around us -- you just have to look for them!Accidental Archaeologists takes you on an adventure through time to relive some of the coolest surprise discoveries by totally ordinary people all over the world. Meet:- The cowboy who found an ancient skeleton- A famous king buried underneath a parking lot- The team who found New York City's hidden African Burial Ground- A boy who finds the Dead Sea Scrolls while looking for his lost goat- And many more.Packed with incredible stories and expert tips for making your own exciting finds, this is an accessible, action-packed introduction to the world of archaeology.

Great Adventures in Archaeology

Author : Robert Silverberg
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803292475
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (924 download)

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Download or read book Great Adventures in Archaeology written by Robert Silverberg and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpts from autobiographical writings of archaeologists, with historical introductions by the editor.

Archaeology Detectives

Author : Simon Adams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780764142734
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (427 download)

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Download or read book Archaeology Detectives written by Simon Adams and published by . This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces archaeology and how the science has been used throughout history to discover details about ancient civilizations, lost vessels, and artifacts.

Archaeology

Author : Heather Moore Niver
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1622754034
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book Archaeology written by Heather Moore Niver and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The science of archaeology--the study of the remains of the human past--pairs the thrill of the treasure hunt with the mystery of detective work. Readers will learn all about the different types of archaeology, as well as how archaeologists collect, analyze, and synthesize data. In this insightful volume, readers discover archaeologists' goals as they dig up discoveries and the training needed to get a foothold in the field. This book lays out the rich stages of archeological history, and readers learn why this field remains so important to this day.