Archaeology : The Definitive Guide

by Paul G. Bahn (Editor)

From the Publisher THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE is the perfect handbook for all who are interested in our human past. Prepared under the direction of consultant editor Paul G. Bahn, with contributions from an international team of specialists, the guide includes hundreds of photographs, illustrations, and maps that bring to life the intriguing subject of archaeology. This guide is divided into two sections. The first, Exploring Our Human Past , delves into the science and techniques of archaeology, and provides an overview of the history of humankind - the subject at the core of archaeological study. The second section, A Guide to Sites and Treasures , provides an illustrated survey of the world's most significant finds, from the first human camps and oldest cremations to the artifacts and monuments of the great civilizations.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Science, Reference, Archaeology, Academia

Hardcover

First published May 26, 2002

About the author

Paul G. Bahn is a British archaeologist, translator, writer and broadcaster who has published extensively on a range of archaeological topics, with particular attention to prehistoric art. He is a contributing editor to Archaeology magazine.

Reviews

[Filip · Rating 3 out of 5]

Archaeology is fun little book about most interesting archaeological facts around the world. Book is filled with interesting photographies and maps so you get good picture of how ancient ruins looked like and where are they found. Weakest parts are the articles that have only most basic informations and look like short wikipedia pages. All in all this is a good book for all people interested in archaeology that don't want to think too much on archaeology!

[Lillian rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is good because I'm learning about Howard carter and tutankhamun!🤓

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent little reference book on archaeology as a science and some of the major archeological sites of all time.