Lost civilizations

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Anatolia

cauldron of cultures
1995
Looks at the kingdoms of ancient Turkey, using archeological sites, artifacts, photographs, and drawings to illustrate the lost civilizations.

Wondrous realms of the Aegean

1993
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.

Greece

temples, tombs, & treasures
1994
Explores the ancient Greek world by examining the treasures, temples and tombs through archeological excavations and restorations.

Rome

echoes of imperial glory
1994
Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Rome, focusing on the Forum, Emperor Hadrian's time, and the Roman army, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

Etruscans

Italy's lovers of life
1995
Detailed essays, extensive photos, and informative sidebars describe life in ancient Etruria, showing the results of significant archaeological digs; also includes a time line and a bibliography.

The Celts

2001
A historical overview of the Celts that covers their tribes and chieftains, science and technology, religion and myth, art, warfare, and their defeat at the hands of the Romans. Includes a selected bibliography.

Early Europe

mysteries in stone
1995
Looks at the civilization, art, and artifacts of ancient Europe, including megaliths, weapons, graves, and mummies.

Sumer

cities of Eden
1993
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.

Persians

masters of empire
1995
Explores ancient Persia, using the finds of archaeologists and other scientists to bring the people and culture of ancient Persia to life.

Egypt

land of the pharaohs
1992
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.

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