Description

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A surprising number of amazing civilizations have risen and fallen in the course of human history. Come explore them in Lost Civilizations

• Civilizations from across the globe: Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
• Broadly organized by region, this book covers both well-known civilizations and those that remain tantalizingly obscure.
• With so much to discover, this book will intrigue both history buffs and casual readers.
• New discoveries and startling finds from Gobekli Tepe and Caral-Supe.
• Xanadu, Timbuktu, the Library of Alexandria, Easter Island, and other classics.
• Photos of ancient ruins and artifacts.
• Includes 71 articles.

Lost Civilizations delves into the fascinating histories of yesterday's world while considering what made its civilizations unique--and why they disappeared.