Lost Civilizations: Rediscovering Ancient Sites Through New Technology

by Austen Atkinson, Judit Gálvölgyi (Translator)

Based on never-before-published radar and resistance maps from NASA, the Russian Space Agency, National Geographic, and other organizations, an enthralling exploration of the twenty most fascinating lost cities and their civilizations features the latest scientific information, computer-generated reconstructions, and lavish full-color photographs.

Genres: History

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Austen Atkinson has written and produced several series, including Ariane 5: Countdown to Disaster and Mentors.

He has written and script edited series such as Dream Team and Is Harry on the Boat? His latest book, Lost Civilizations, has been adapted for Channel 4.

Reviews

[Zjay · Rating 4 out of 5]

About 10 pages on almost 20 civilizations. Excellent summaries, especially of the archaeological findings.

[Mat · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic eyeopener little known findings from different parts of the world with the latest technologies. I enjoyed it a lot with great pictures.