The Other Ancient Civilisations: Decoding Archaeology’s Less Celebrated Cultures

Raven Todd DaSilva
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Discover Other Civilisations and Cultures With Rich and Unique Histories Journey through 15,000 years of history and discover fascinating ancient civilisations and cultures that may have been overlooked in history class with Raven Todd DaSilva, award-winning scholar, archaeologist, and creator of the popular archaeology online educational platform Dig it With Raven. #1 Best Seller in Mayan History Lesser-known ancient civilisations and cultures. Go beyond the popular stories of Greece, Rome, Egypt, the Inca and the Maya, and uncover the rich diversity of people that are often overlooked. From the world's first peace treaty to daring expeditions across the Pacific, learn about 20 ancient and historic cultures from around the world that have had monumental impacts on our modern world. A more nuanced look at the ancient world. The Other Ancient Civilisations looks outside mainstream ancient civilisations and cultures and delves into astounding finds unearthed at archaeological sites around the world. Discover the archaeology that sheds light on the secret stories of the Nubians, Olmec, Xiongnu, Minoans, Akkadians, and many more. Each chapter delves beyond the rise and fall of each society, highlighting the lives of everyday peoples of the past. Discover who they interacted with and how they lived, and what we can learn from them. How archaeologists decode ancient cultures from what they left behind. Packed with summaries of current archaeological evidence, detailed maps and striking images of astounding artefacts and archaeological sites, The Other Ancient Civilisations is an indispensable collection of fascinating stories and facts that have helped archaeologists change the way we understand history. Inside discover: A more in-depth understanding of lesser-know ancient cultures from around the world An appreciation for the people who lived during these times and in these cultures—not just the great rulers and the monumental buildings left behind A realization that ancient people were not that different from who we are today If you’ve read books such as The Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World, The Lost World of The Old Ones, or 1177 B.C., you’ll love Raven’s The Other Ancient Civilizations.
Genres: HistoryNonfictionArchaeologyAncient HistoryWorld HistoryEducationAudiobookPrehistoryResearchScience
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