urban archaeology

Examines remnants of earlier civilizations, such as catacombs and aqueducts, uncovered beneath some of the world's major cities.

Profiles the major cities that existed in the ancient civilizations in the Near East, Egypt, India, China, and the Americas and discusses how studying the growth and development of those cities can help urban planners create better cities in the future.

Examines what daily life was like for residents of ancient cities in the Middle East, Egypt, and the Greek and Roman regions of the world based on evidence gathered from archaeological excavations, and also describes the physical appearance of the cities, religious traditions, and related topics.

Traces the development of one street from the Stone Age to the present day, from dirt track to the rebuilding of inns as wine bars, showing how people lived and what they did all day.