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Apocalypse: Earthquakes, Archaeology, and the Wrath of God Apocalypse: Earthquakes, Archaeology, and the Wrath of God
by Amos Nur and Dawn Burgess

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What if Troy was not destroyed in the epic battle immortalized by Homer? What if many legendary cities of the ancient world did not meet their ends through war and conquest as archaeologists and historians believe, but in fact were laid waste by a force... (read more)

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The Atlas of Lost Cities: Legendary Cities Rediscovered The Atlas of Lost Cities: Legendary Cities Rediscovered
by Brenda Rosen

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Some of the most extraordinary ancient cities that have been abandoned, forgotten, or hidden by time are now revealed in their full splendor. Examining the role of natural and man-made disasters, rulers and their hostile neighbors, and the fate of cities... (read more)

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Discoveries: Easter Island (Discoveries) Discoveries: Easter Island (Discoveries)
by Catherine Orliac

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Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed... (read more)

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On the Trail of Spider Woman: Petroglyphs, Pictographs, & Myths of the Southwest On the Trail of Spider Woman: Petroglyphs, Pictographs, & Myths of the Southwest
by C Patterson Rudolph

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Weaves together the stories of tiny elusive Spider Woman as she is mythologized by the Keresan Pueblo, Hopi and Navajo people. The myths in On the Trail of Spider Woman are those that were left in the petroglyphs and pictographs of the San Juan Basin... (read more)

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An Aerial Atlas of Ancient Crete An Aerial Atlas of Ancient Crete
by J Wilson Myers

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This book marks an astonishing achievement in ancient Greek archaeology. Using twin cameras suspended from a 33-foot, four-finned balloon, Wilson and Ellie Myers have been able to photograph 44 archaeological sites on Crete from a much lower altitude... (read more)

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Egyptian Mummies Egyptian Mummies
by Carol Andrews

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Why did the Egyptians try to preserve their dead for eternity? How did they succeed? Carol Andrews answers these questions in a fully illustrated survey of the techniques of mummification, the religious beliefs that lay behind the practice, the ornate... (read more)

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Gods, Graves & Scholars: The Story of Archaeology Gods, Graves & Scholars: The Story of Archaeology
by C W Ceram

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C.W. Ceram visualized archeology as a wonderful combination of high adventure, romance, history and scholarship, and this book, a chronicle of man's search for his past, reads like a dramatic narrative. We travel with Heinrich Schliemann as, defying the... (read more)

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Broken Spears Aztec Account Exp Edition Broken Spears Aztec Account Exp Edition
by Migue Leon Portilla

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'In this updated edition of the classic THE BROKEN SPEARS, Leon-Portilla has included accounts from native Aztec descendants across the centuries. Those texts bear witness to the extraordinary vitality of an oral tradition that preserves the viewpoints... (read more)

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The End of the Bronze Age: Changes in Warfare and the Catastrophe CA. 1200 B.C. The End of the Bronze Age: Changes in Warfare and the Catastrophe CA. 1200 B.C.
by Robert Drews

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The Bronze Age came to a close early in the twelfth century B.C. with one of the worst calamities in history: over a period of several decades, destruction descended upon key cities throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, bringing to an end the Levantine... (read more)

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The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World: The Great Monuments and How They Were Built The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World: The Great Monuments and How They Were Built
by Chris Scarre

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Expanding upon the theme of the traditional Seven Wonders, this authoritative and profusely illustrated compendium celebrates the achievements of those ancient builders who created huge and impressive structures without the benefit of modern technology... (read more)

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Geoarchaeology: The Earth-Science Approach to Archaeological Interpretation Geoarchaeology: The Earth-Science Approach to Archaeological Interpretation
by George Rapp

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This comprehensive textbook is the first to offer an integrated approach to geoarchaeology -- the direct use of geologic concepts, methods, and knowledge to solve archaeological problems and interpret archaeological records. George (Rip) Rapp, Jr., and... (read more)

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Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From? Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From?
by William G Dever

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 242-257) and indexes.... (read more)

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The Penguin Archaeology Guide The Penguin Archaeology Guide
by Paul G Bahn

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Compiled by an international team of specialists, The Penguin Archaeology Guide is comprised of more than 3,000 articles that provide complete coverage of all aspects of archaeology. From early hominid remains found in Kenya to the Woodruff Ossuary in... (read more)

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Genesis of the Pharaohs Genesis of the Pharaohs
by Toby Wilkinson

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-204) and index.... (read more)

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The Medici Conspiracy: The Illicit Journey of Looted Antiquities, from Italy's Tomb Raiders to the World's Greatest Museums The Medici Conspiracy: The Illicit Journey of Looted Antiquities, from Italy's Tomb Raiders to the World's Greatest Museums
by Peter Watson

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The story begins, as stories do in all good thrillers, with a botched robbery and a police chase. Eight Apuleian vases of the fourth century B.C. are discovered in the swimming pool of a German-based art smuggler. More valuable than the recovery of the... (read more)

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Civilization of the American Indian Series #29: Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Ancient Quiche Maya Civilization of the American Indian Series #29: Popol Vuh: The Sacred Book of the Ancient Quiche Maya
by Delia Goetz

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"'Popol Vuh,' meaning 'Book of Community,' is a mixed record of the cosmic beliefs, folklore, semi-historical migrations and genealogies of the Quiché Indians, one of the Maya tribes that lives in the highlands of Guatemala....The book is well worth... (read more)

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The Linguist and the Emperor: Napoleon and Champollion's Quest to Decipher the Rosetta Stone The Linguist and the Emperor: Napoleon and Champollion's Quest to Decipher the Rosetta Stone
by Daniel Meyerson

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The deciphering of the Rosetta stone was one of the great intellectual achievements of all time, unlocking the secrets of thousands of years of Egypt’s ancient civilization. Yet in the past two centuries, the circumstances surrounding this bravura... (read more)

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Atlas of Legendary Places Atlas of Legendary Places
by James Harpur

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Where physical beauty combines with legend, myth and history it creates an atmosphere that defies rational explanation or strict analysis. Such enchanted places have long been the inspiration for poets and painters, pilgrims and scholars. They have... (read more)

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Discoveries: Lost Cities of the Maya (Discoveries) Discoveries: Lost Cities of the Maya (Discoveries)
by Claude Baudez

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Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed... (read more)

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An Archaeological Guide to Northern Central America: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador An Archaeological Guide to Northern Central America: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador
by Joyce Kelly

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Tikal, Copan, Uaxactun -- ancient Maya cities whose names conjure up romance, mystery, and science all at once. Joyce Kelly's clear descriptions and captivating photographs of these and many other sites will make you want to pack your bags and head for... (read more)

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