Exploring the Ancient World

A guide to the world's most mysterious historic buildings, monuments and landmarks which takes the reader on a journey around many of the archaeological sites and ancient remains. Using an encyclopedic format with locator maps, facts and travel info, it utilises images of each site and colourful maps to put the text into context.

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Written by Dr. Paul Bahn, one of the world's most prominent experts on prehistoric art, archeology and ancient history, "Exploring the Ancient World" is a beautiful, full-colour guide to the World's most mysterious and spell-binding historic buildings, monuments and landmarks which takes the reader on a journey around many of the world's most outstanding archaeological sites and ancient remains. Using an encyclopedic format with locator maps, facts and travel info, the guide utilises strong images bringing each site to life and colourful maps put the text into context. From the mysterious Callanais standing stones of Scotland to the power and might of the Parthenon in Greece or the astonishing craftsmanship of the Easter Island figures, "Exploring the Ancient World" will take the reader on a spiritual and educational journey.