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If scientists chose to rank the greatest archaeological discoveries since the creation of the discipline, which would they be? Stanford University archeologist Patrick Hunt, Ph.D. shares his choices for the most exciting and seminal finds, and what they reveal about lost civilizations, in his fascinating book TEN DISCOVERIES THAT REWROTE HISTORY.

Archaeological discoveries provide a material history, equally important as textual history, which is vital to understanding the past. While different generations may debate on the significance of specific findings, Hunt’s selections for TEN DISCOVERIES THAT REWROTE HISTORY are widely recognized as important, and will stand out forever for scientists, as well as lovers of ancient history.

Each of these finds has added to our knowledge of human history and the future direction of field research. With captivating stories of their uncovering, Hunt explains the ways in which and permanently altered our worldview, including:

• The Rosetta Stone: the key to Egyptian history
• Troy: the key to Homer and Greek History
• Nineveh’s Assyrian Library: the key to Mesopotamia
• King Tut’s Tomb: the key to Egypt’s God-Kings
• Machu Picchu: the key to Inca Architecture
• Pompeii: the key to Roman Life
• Dead Sea Scrolls: the key to Biblical Research
• Thera: the key to the Aegean Bronze Age
• Olduvai Gorge: the key to Human Evolution
• Tomb of 10,000 Warriors: the key to Imperial China

Part primer on world history and part travel guide to the wonders of the world,
TEN DISCOVERIES THAT REWROTE HISTORY captures the awe and excitement of finding a lost window into ancient civilization.




	Find it on Amazon.com! Patrick Hunt, Ph.D.		About the Book - TEN DISCOVERIES THAT REWROTE HISTORY ....... If scientists chose to rank the greatest archaeological discoveries since the creation of the discipline, which would they be? Stanford University archeologist Patrick Hunt, Ph.D. shares his choices for the most exciting and seminal finds, and what they reveal about lost civilizations, in his fascinating book TEN DISCOVERIES THAT REWROTE HISTORY. Archaeological discoveries provide a material history, equally important as textual history, which is vital to understanding the past. While different generations may debate on the significance of specific findings, Hunt’s selections for TEN DISCOVERIES THAT REWROTE HISTORY are widely recognized as important, and will stand out forever for scientists, as well as lovers of ancient history. Each of these finds has added to our knowledge of human history and the future direction of field research. With captivating stories of their uncovering, Hunt explains the ways in which and permanently altered our worldview, including: • The Rosetta Stone: the key to Egyptian history • Troy: the key to Homer and Greek History • Nineveh’s Assyrian Library: the key to Mesopotamia • King Tut’s Tomb: the key to Egypt’s God-Kings • Machu Picchu: the key to Inca Architecture • Pompeii: the key to Roman Life • Dead Sea Scrolls: the key to Biblical Research • Thera: the key to the Aegean Bronze Age • Olduvai Gorge: the key to Human Evolution • Tomb of 10,000 Warriors: the key to Imperial China Part primer on world history and part travel guide to the wonders of the world, TEN DISCOVERIES THAT REWROTE HISTORY captures the awe and excitement of finding a lost window into ancient civilization.
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