excavations (archaeology)

Traces the search for and discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen and describes life in Egypt during that pharaoh's rule.

Describes some of the United States' most interesting archeological sites, such as Mystery Hill in New Hampshire, Mesa Verde in Colorado, and Serpent Mound in southwestern Ohio, and discusses the mysteries they present us.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in the ancient Holy Land, focusing on Jerusalem, Ashkelon, the Qumran, Herod, and the significant places of Jesus' life, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Africa, focusing on Nubia, West Africa, the East Coast, and Zimbabwe, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in Aegean Bronze Age civilizations, such as Troy, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Explores the ancient Greek world by examining the treasures, temples and tombs through archeological excavations and restorations.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Egypt, focusing on mummies, tombs, the pyramids, Akhenaten, and Tutankhamen, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Renowned archaeologist Patrick Hunt profiles what he believes are the ten most important archaeological discoveries in history, describing how each site was discovered and what it has revealed about ancient history.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Chinese civilizations, including the Shang, the eastern Zhou, the Qin, and the Han,showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.