Uncovering the world''s buried treasures



From Howard Carter''s initial glimpse of Tutankhamen''s treasure-filled antechamber to the first modern encounter with the 5,200-year-old Neolithic ''Iceman'', Unearthing the Past is a compelling journey of exploration of the world''s most important archaeological discoveries.



Find by incredible find, this splendidly illustrated and expert account reveals how a continuing fascination with our origins has driven an array of remarkable men and women to dig deep into our past, uncovering the secrets tightly guarded beneath the earth.



Arranged thematically, the chapters reveal an array of monuments, relics and artefacts from throughout history, most discovered after years of committed fieldwork, but many literally stumbled across by sheer chance. Explaining the significance of each find and recounting the dramatic stories behind the discoveries, the book describes where they are now exhibited and the importance of the sites to our understanding of history.



This engaging survey follows the continuing process of discovery as we unearth, understand and piece together the fragmentary remains of the human story.



Publisher: Miitchell Beazley

Around £20.00