Was there ever a Garden of Eden? What became of the 10 lost tribes of Israel? What is the significance of the European megaliths? Twenty-eight leading authorities draw on modern science and the latest research to explore some of archaeology's most baffling controversies and enigmas, from mankind's origins to the mysterious collapse of once powerful civilizations, in this informative perspective on human history. Packed with evocative photographs and informative diagrams, maps, and plans, this guide offers a fascinating window into vanished worlds. Habría un jardín de Edén? Cómo murió Tutankhamun? Qué significan los metalitos de Europa? Un viaje por algunas de las cuestiones más intrigantes sobre nosotros mismos está presentado en esta colección de opiniones profesionales, desde nuestros orígenes y evolución hasta el derrumbamiento misterioso de civilizaciones poderosas. Con fotografías evocadoras y diagramas informativos, mapas y esquemas, este libro es una guía única de los temas más discutidos del pasado humano que representa una ventana abierta a los mundos desaparecidos.
Describes various issues in mythology and prehistoric and ancient history, from the Garden of Eden to the effects of meteor impacts, including tombs, writing systems, and the fall of civilizations, and suggests explanations.Brian M. Fagan is a professor of anthropology at the University of California–Santa Barbara, and one of the world's best-known archaeological writers. He is the author of numerous books, including Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, The Little Ice Age, and People of the Earth.
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