Great Moments in Greek Archaeology (Hardcover)

This beautifully illustrated book offers a wide-ranging, yet detailed overview of the greatest archaeological sites and discoveries from ancient Greece - with contributions from both those who have excavated the sites and scholars who have spent a lifetime studying the monuments."Great Moments in Greek Archaeology" explores the legendary sites of ancient Greece, including the Athenian Acropolis, Olympia, and the Athenian Agora; the most iconic sculptures in the Greek world, such as the Aphrodite of Melos and the Nike of Samothrace; as well as several fascinating chapters on underwater archaeology of the Kyrenia and Uluburun shipwrecks and the astonishing bronze masterpieces raised from the sea.This is the first book to bring together the archaeological legacy of ancient Greece in a concise and accessible way while still preserving the excitement of discovery.

General

Imprint:	J Paul Getty Trust Publications,US
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2008
First published:	November 2007
Authors:	. Petrakos
Dimensions:	320 x 258 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-0-89236-910-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > European archaeology > Classical Greek & Roman archaeology Promotions
LSN:	0-89236-910-8
Barcode:	9780892369102

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