World Heritage Tour -- Ancient Civilizations

Author: He Yang
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: From 129 countries and regions around the world and 754 World Heritage sites, this book selects the essence of the essence, compiling them into one volume. Each site is a masterpiece of human genius and a marvel of nature's creation! In 1911, American explorer Hiram Bingham discovered the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu; in 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter found the tomb of Tutankhamun; in 1974, an elderly farmer in Shaanxi unearthed the Terracotta Army. Historically earth-shattering archaeological discoveries have brought humanity's splendid ancient civilizations back to the world. From the pyramids and the Temple of Karnak, we see the passion and dedication of the ancient Egyptians in their pursuit of immortality; from the ruins of Pompeii, people witness the real life scenes of ancient Romans two thousand years ago; from Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, the profound and magnificent Khmer ancient civilization leaves us speechless. Whether it is the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, or Romans, or the Chinese and Native Americans, the astonishing creativity that humans unleashed in different times and spaces is equally awe-inspiring. This book also describes the thrilling and archaeological excavation process and raises various mysteries of civilizations fading from brilliance to disappearance. Let us close the book, reflect deeply, and let our imagination soar.