Archaeology

Kingfisher Knowledge takes readers into the heart of a subject. Stunning photographs and thought-provoking digital artwork capture the essence of each topic, while compelling text guides the reader through a wealth of information. Each chapter encourages the reader to discover more through links to web sites, books, and places to visit and also suggests possible career opportunities. KFK Archaeology takes a close look at the remains of centuries of human life to uncover the secrets of past civilizations. Find out how archaeologists dig deeply through layers of history to piece together information about the past, examining objects from the earliest prehistoric ax heads to modern artifacts and the smallest Roman coins to the largest temples and palaces. Discover astonishing treasures from the royal graves at Ur and the tomb of Tutankhamen. Marvel at the ancient cities such as the first great Indus Valley settlements, Athens at its peak, and the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan. Learn about how battlefield archaeology, such as the finds from the Battle of Little Bighorn, shed new light on what happened in the heat of battle. See what remains of these awe-inspiring sites and find out how archaeology helps us tell the stories of the people who inhabited the world before us. Book jacket.