Úžasné památky starých národů – Bahn Paul (2022)

From deserts to jungles, mountain peaks, the nooks of bustling cities, and hidden deep caves. Everywhere you find the Amazing monuments of ancient nations, which this magnificent publication will guide you through. It offers not only an extraordinary insight into history but also inspiration for travel. The author, Paul Bahn, is a prehistorian, author, and editor of numerous books and publications. The aim of this book is to take readers through some of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. The book simultaneously shows that thanks to the patient detective work of entire generations of researchers and scientific progress in archaeology, we know more about the past today than ever before. The publication tells stories spanning thousands of years of history, from the first settlements to great ancient civilizations. The described archaeological sites range from the most famous to true hidden gems. They have been carefully selected based on their historical significance as well as their tourist appeal. Among others, the book focuses on the Egyptian pyramids and temples, classical ancient monuments in Athens and Rome, and remarkable ancient cities of Central and South America. It is unfortunate that the selection process has been somewhat disrupted by conflicts, which have made many archaeological areas currently inaccessible to tourists. Otherwise...