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This atlas examines archaeological discoveries on every continent and era, from the first hominids...
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This atlas examines archaeological discoveries on every continent and era, from the first hominids 2.5 million years ago to the Anglo-Saxon, Viking, and Chinese empires of the past 2,000. Constable (author of Ancient Ireland and World's Tallest Buildings describes all the major excavations from each continent and includes about 200 color illustrations of unearthed treasures, detailed maps pinpointing each archaeological site of significance, and a continuous timeline of dates and events. The book contains an introduction by Dr. Brian Fagan (anthropology, U. of California). Oversize: 9x12
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