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How do we know what ancient Athens was like or how the Aztecs lived? This question is fully answered by Archaeology Detectives, which tells the story of how archaeologists in the past two hundred years have gradually deciphered some of the world's most fascinating ancient sites. It takes the reader on the journey from initial discovery of specific sites or monuments to contemporary understanding of the civilizations that built them. This book links archaeological techniques with stories of how pioneers deciphered real sites, describing the thrilling process of analysis, frustrations, breakthroughs, and luck.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780199116805
eBay Product ID (ePID)88441791
Product Key Features
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameArchaeology Detectives
Publication Year2008
SubjectHistory
TypeTextbook
AuthorSimon Adams
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height283 mm
Item Weight540 g
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorSimon Adams