"Examines the hunt for and discovery of ancient tombs, and the valuable treasures they hold, whether that be gold and jewels, or important artifacts that offer us a window on to the past."--Publisher.
Ruthless tomb robbers are hot on Gannon and Wyatt's heels, and the brothers must brave venomous snakes, deadly booby traps, and ancient curses as they find themselves on the verge of a magnificent discovery that could rewrite history.
Examines how archaeologists discover ancient burial tombs, and the secrets these tombs reveal about the cultures of such Indian civilizations as the Moche, Quipus, Mayas, Aztecs, and Anasazi.
The ancient Egyptians believed in life after death, but only if the physical body could be preserved. This belief led to the practice of mummification, enabling the deceased to embark on a perilous journey through the underworld until they reached the place of judgment where their heart was weighed before the gods.
Discusses the discovery of notable tombs around the world, including the pyramid chamber of the Egyptian boy king Tutankhamen, the royal tombs of China, and the burial ships of Vikings.
Han dynasty pictorial tomb reliefs and archaeological objects from Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China = Chung-hua jen min kung ho kuo : Ssu-ch?van Han tai hua hsiang chuan y? k?ao ku wen wu chan lan : an exhibition
Describes the historical circumstances that led to the building of tombs for ancient royalty, such as Tutankhamun of Egypt, King Phillip II of Macedonia, and Prince Liu Sheng of China, and the archaeological discoveries that found evidence of these tombs.
