excavations (archeology)

In this insightful volume, readers discover archaeologists' goals as they dig up discoveries and the training needed to get a foothold in the field.

"Dig through the fields of the far East to unearth the huge clay army of China's first emperor. Why were the thousands of life sized statues built? How were they designed with such intricate detail? Travel along with scientists to find out how the Terracotta Army's discovery sheds light on mysteries from ancient China. Unlocking the secrets of the past is just an artifact away!"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes the archeological wonders of the Terracotta Army, including discovery, artifacts, ancient peoples, and preservation.

Discusses important archeological finds from the Andes region of South America and reveals how archaeologists use the latest technology to discover clues to the ancient civilization of the Incas.

Describes the Aegean civilizations and the archaeological efforts to excavate the ancient cities of Troy and Knossos.

Nine chapters focus on distinct periods of Greek culture, tracing the stylistic development of Greek art, architecture, and artifacts over the course of two millennia.

Learn how archaeologists are penetrating Egypt's long-buried mysteries, from the science of preparing a mummy for eternity, to the art of composing a love letter in hieroglyphs, to the technology capable of raising the largest stone buildings ever erected by human beings. (36 min.).

The author recounts the day-to-day drama of exploring Mongolia's Gobi Desert with an international team of scientists and finding one of the richest dinosaur sites ever discovered.

Examines the excavation of sunken American Navy warships from the Revolutionary War to World War II and discusses what they tell us about life on board these vessels.