EBOOK History's Mysteries
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People, Places, and Oddities Lost in the Sands of Time
HISTORY&'S MYSTERIES is an absorbing and meticulously researched exploration of the archaeology, history and mysteries of 35 ancient places worldwide. Haughton&'s book takes the reader on an unforgettable journey, from the 8,000-year-old stone circle of Nabta Playa to India&'s magical Taj Mahal; from Rhode Island&'s controversial Newport Tower to the enigmatic Royston Cave in the UK; from the strange medieval castle-village of Rennes-le-Chteau to the massive ancient walled city of Great Zimbabwe. Using the latest archaeological evidence, HISTORY&'S MYSTERIES explores: The incredible archaeological discoveries at the 11,000 year-old sanctuary of Gbekli Tepe in Turkey. The heated debate over the 47-million-year-old &'Ida Fossil&'-could it be the missing link in our evolutionary history? The reality behind controversial ancient artifacts such as the Iron Pillar of Delhi, the Oak Island Treasure and Egypt&'s "e;Dendera Lamps."e; What really happened to the Neanderthals?"e;In the globe-trotting spirit of Indiana Jones, Brian Haughton has circled the earth, trying to get to the bottom of some of history&'s greatest mysteries."e;-BBC Online
HISTORY&'S MYSTERIES is an absorbing and meticulously researched exploration of the archaeology, history and mysteries of 35 ancient places worldwide. Haughton&'s book takes the reader on an unforgettable journey, from the 8,000-year-old stone circle of Nabta Playa to India&'s magical Taj Mahal; from Rhode Island&'s controversial Newport Tower to the enigmatic Royston Cave in the UK; from the strange medieval castle-village of Rennes-le-Chteau to the massive ancient walled city of Great Zimbabwe. Using the latest archaeological evidence, HISTORY&'S MYSTERIES explores: The incredible archaeological discoveries at the 11,000 year-old sanctuary of Gbekli Tepe in Turkey. The heated debate over the 47-million-year-old &'Ida Fossil&'-could it be the missing link in our evolutionary history? The reality behind controversial ancient artifacts such as the Iron Pillar of Delhi, the Oak Island Treasure and Egypt&'s "e;Dendera Lamps."e; What really happened to the Neanderthals?"e;In the globe-trotting spirit of Indiana Jones, Brian Haughton has circled the earth, trying to get to the bottom of some of history&'s greatest mysteries."e;-BBC Online