Extinct Civilizations of the West

The Shelf2Life Archaeological Discoveries Collection is a fascinating set of pre-1923 materials focused on the discovery and analysis of primitive material and human remains. From the laborious task of excavation to the deciphering of intricate hieroglyphics, these volumes follow archaeological efforts to uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Overviews of inhabitant's social and physical characteristics are enhanced with written and photographic documentation of artifacts including jadeite masks and beads, decorative vases and elaborate pottery incense burners. The Archaeological Discoveries Collection offers readers a unique, vivid perspective on the people, history and environment of ancient societies as revealed through the analysis of physical objects they left behind.