Ergebnis für "Clay" in Archäologie

"A revelation of the drive and creative flux of the metropolis over time."--Nature "This is a must-read book for any city dweller with a voracious appetite for understanding the wonders of cities and why we're so attracted to them."--Zahi Hawass, author of Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt A...

Rome, 260 AD. Marcus is a baker who watches his world collapse one coin at a time. The silver that once bought a sack of wheat now buys nothing. The emperor debases the currency. Prices rise. The legions grow restless. And Marcus does what ordinary people have always done in extraordinary times...

Tom Chivers follows hidden pathways, explores lost islands and uncovers the geological mysteries that burst up through the pavement and bubble to the surface of our streets. From Roman ruins to a submerged playhouse, from an abandoned Tube station to underground rivers, Chivers leads us on a journey into the depths of the city he loves.

Step into a baffling historical mystery and explore the ancient cryptology puzzle that defeats brilliant minds. Perfect for your inquisitive commute, this suspenseful journey takes you deep into the Bronze Age Aegean. You will stand in the ruins of a Minoan palace to witness the unearthing of a...

Uncover the epic ancient history of China's lost underground empire and the archaeology of 8,000 buried clay warriors. For two millennia, the First Emperor’s magnificent obsession with immortality lay completely erased from human memory. Whether you are seeking a captivating story for your...