cities and towns, ancient

Describes cities, covering a time span of 8000 years, which have been excavated or restored, and speculates on the civilization of each as evidenced by what remains.

Discusses the tools and techniques of archaeologists to uncover artifacts and evidence from Pompeii and Herculaneum, ancient Roman cities that were destroyed in a volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Explores twelve buried and rediscovered cities, with accounts of site discovery and investigation of the meaning of recovered objects.

Describes the buildings, layout, and everyday living conditions of seven ancient cities located in present-day India, Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, China, Italy, and Mexico.

Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Sumer, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

"Describes daily life in the cities of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period, from about 1550 BCE to about 1070 BCE, including the roles of women and men and what it was like to be a child in that era"--Provided by publisher.

Uses mazes, puzzles, and games to provide a look at various aspects of life in an ancient Egyptian city.

Discusses the evolution of cities and their importance as centers of civilization and progress, especially in the arts, government, and a new means of communication--writing.