Detektive der Vergangenheit. Expeditionen in die Welt der Archäologie. Von Pompeji bis Nebra

With painstaking detective work, archaeologists are uncovering the legacy of past times layer by layer. In doing so, they open a window to our ancestors and help us to better understand our history and ourselves. From Babylon to Pompeii to Haithabu, Wolfgang Korn embarks on an expedition to once-hidden treasures, rediscovered sites and lost civilisations. He provides insights into the history of this still relatively young science, accompanies grave robbers to ancient Egypt, looks over the shoulder of the windy businessman Schliemann during his discovery of Troy, and investigates the history of the ancient world.He looks over the shoulder of the shrewd businessman Schliemann during his discovery of Troy, researches the sunken North Sea city of Rungholt and discusses the question of how cultural artefacts are being returned to the major European museums. The history of archaeology has never been told in a more exciting and thrilling way!
Fully updated and expanded new edition! Previously 256, now 320 richly illustrated pages!Fascinating archaeology primer for everyone: myths, methods, objects and stories told in an exciting way by science journalist Wolfgang KornHow do you discover sunken cities, what tricks did grave robbers know and who actually owns the finds?From Pompeii, Troy, Angkor Wat, Egyptian vaults, medieval marble deposits to the Nebra Sky DiscFinding and deciphering buried treasures of the past - that's what archaeology can do! And Wolfgang Korn is a great storytellerWith numerous b/w illustrations, maps and photos throughout: Something to look at on every other page
Features: With numerous black and white photos.