Colorful Humanistic History: The History of Archaeology

Author: (English) Meif, Kennedy
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Some say one side of archaeology is dull and tedious, while the other is romantic and mysterious. But whatever the case, a good archaeological story is always fascinating because no other discipline in the world is as filled with long and intricate mysteries, sudden glories, and the magic of discovery. Moreover, the old man of history often prefers to have his silent puzzles solved unintentionally, which means the history of archaeology cannot but be filled with mysteries, surprising us at every turn. Readers shouldn’t expect this book to provide scholastic knowledge or timelines, nor should they expect it to be a complete "history of archaeology." In fact, the scope of this book is limited only to a part of the history of archaeology—the archaeology of human civilization. Because every story in this book is related to human progress and creativity, its content is bound to be challenging and captivating. From the mammoth bone house in Kyiv to Hadrian’s Wall in northern England, from the completely vanished warrior civilization of the Hittites to the enigmatic desert hermits of the Coptic people, from the sunken and resurrected treasure ships to the talking garbage—this book blends historical facts with legends, intertwining plots and deeds to create great reading appeal.