Lost City

Author: Cattaneo
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: These 100 sites of landmark significance in the history of world civilizations span from ancient Rome and Olympia in Europe to Sabratha and Akakus in Africa, from Persepolis and Ajanta in Asia to Teotihuacan and Capivara in the Americas, as well as Kakadu National Park in Oceania. They nearly cover all six continents except Antarctica. This book showcases 100 ancient cultural heritage sites under UNESCO protection, which hold great historical and archaeological importance. It narrates the course of human history and the development of human culture from the beginning of human existence to modern times, highlighting the splendid ancient civilizations that created outstanding art and cultural heritage.