Overview
Can’t get enough of myths and legends? Love watching epic tales on the big screen? Then Wonders of the Ancient World is for you. Within its pages, you’ll discover some of the most iconic places on the planet, unearthing exactly what makes each one so incredible – because these ancient sites are anything but ancient history.
Inside you'll discover:
- A collection of 50 iconic ancient sites, including the Pyramids of Giza, Temples of Angkor, and Chichén Itzá
- Each site’s must-see highlights, such as the Treasury at Petra and the dome of Rome’s Pantheon
- Unique features to look out for, like Pompeii’s political graffiti and Machu Picchu’s “dancing stones”
- Cutaway illustrations that reveal the special details of each site
- Gorgeous photography, selected and curated by DK’s design experts
- Four immersive chapters covering the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and Oceania
- Essential at-a-glance travel information for every site, including how to get there, when to go, and how long to spend
Whether you’re pouring over it at home or using it to plan a bucket-list trip, Wonders of the Ancient World will take you on an epic journey into the past.
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