History'S Mysteries - People, Places, and Oddities Lost in the Sands of Time (Paperback)

aIn the globe-trotting spirit of Indiana Jones, Brian Haughton has circled the earth, trying to get to the bottom of some of historyas greatest mysteries.a
BBC Online
Historyas Mysteries is an absorbing and meticulously researched exploration of the archaeology, history, and mysteries of 35 ancient places worldwide.
Haughtonas book takes the reader on an unforgettable journey, from the 8,000-year-old stone circle of Nabta Playa to Indiaas magical Taj Mahal; from Rhode Islandas controversial Newport Tower to the enigmatic Royston Cave in the UK; from the strange medieval castle-village of Rennes-le-ChA teau to the massive ancient walled city of Great Zimbabwe.
Using the latest archaeological evidence, Historyas Mysteries
explores:
The incredible archaeological discoveries at the 11,000 year-old sanctuary of GAbekli Tepe in Turkey.
The heated debate over the 47-million-year-old aIda Fossila--could it be the missing link in our evolutionary history?
The reality behind controversial ancient artifacts such as the Iron Pillar of Delhi, the Oak Island Treasure, and Egyptas aDendera Lamps.a
What really happened to the Neanderthals?
With 36 photographs and illustrations, this is the perfect reference work for those fascinated by the great mysteries of ancient history.

General

Imprint:	Career Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	Brian Haughton
Dimensions:	229 x 153 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	287
ISBN-13:	978-1-60163-107-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Controversial knowledge > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Promotions
LSN:	1-60163-107-3
Barcode:	9781601631077

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