Describes the events leading to the discovery of the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen in 1922 as well as the tomb's opening and findings. Includes a biography of Lord Carnarvon, the tomb's discoverer and photographs and descriptions of treasures found in the tomb.
Offers a brief introduction to the the 1922 discovery of King Tut's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, describing how archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb and spent the next ten years excavating the priceless artifacts that had been buried with the pharaoh.
Discusses the discovery of the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Palenque in southern Mexico, looks at what Mexican archaeologist Alberto Ruz Lhuillier learned through his study of the site, and examines some of the mysteries that are yet to be deciphered.
Explores the history and culture of the ancient Pueblo civilization in the American Southwest, examining cave dwellings, wall paintings, and artifacts.
Explores the history and culture of ancient Iraq; and examines major archaeological sites, including Babylon, the royal tombs at Ur, Barda-Balka, and Nimruh, and artifacts.
Explores the history and culture of the Aztec; and examines archaeological sites, such as the Templo Mayor, Tenochtitlan, Yautepec, and Cuexcomate, and artifacts.
Describes the discovery and excavation of the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., and what has been learned about life there.
