Lost Civilization - 90 Archaeological Discoveries That Shocked the World

Author: Jiang Qinghe
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Indeed, those ancient civilizations that leave modern people ashamed and shine brilliantly are like epic poems carrying the changes of time, performing eternal symphonies in the long river of human history. In the course of historical changes, ancient Egypt, ancient India, and ancient Babylon—these civilizations that shock the world gradually fade into the dust of time. However, they have never faded from human sight. Generation after generation of archaeologists have cleared away the mist of the preserved ancient ruins, exploring the traces of the past, revealing the history of yesterday, and recreating the distant civilizations. This book is divided into six parts, including "Evolution Steps: Listening to the Footprints from the Ancient Times," "Mystery of Ancient Cities: Searching for Lost Civilizations," "Enigma of Ancient Tombs: Exploring the Marks Left by Long-standing Civilizations," and "Past and Present: Tracing Historical Figures Sealed in the Long River of Landscapes."