Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places: The Life and Legends of Ancient Sites Around the World (1990)

by Philip Wilkinson

Other authors: Robert R. Ingpen (Illustrator)

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For anyone who has ever been captivated by the mysteries abounding in the lore and legends of history, the Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places is the perfect companion to bring these mysteries of the past vividly to life. With Philip Wilkinson's carefully researched and fascinating text examining the history and culture of each place of mystery, and Robert Ingpen's award-winning and richly imaginative full-color illustrations presenting the scenes of daily life in the past, this volume is sure to entertain and mystify. From Stonehenge and Aztec human sacrifices, to Easter Island and the fall of Troy, the Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places lends new insight to the great myths and legends of our world, and delves into the secrets that have remained shrouded in mystery for ages.… (more)

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For anyone who has ever been captivated by the mysteries abounding in the lore and legends of history, the Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places is the perfect companion to bring these mysteries of the past vividly to life. With Philip Wilkinson's carefully researched and fascinating text examining the history and culture of each place of mystery, and Robert Ingpen's award-winning and richly imaginative full-color illustrations presenting the scenes of daily life in the past, this volume is sure to entertain and mystify. From Stonehenge and Aztec human sacrifices, to Easter Island and the fall of Troy, the Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places lends new insight to the great myths and legends of our world, and delves into the secrets that have remained shrouded in mystery for ages.

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This is a guided tour taking us deep into 41 places around the world that for a variety of reasons have remained clouded in mystery - forgotten cities, vast temples and enigmatic monuments that have piqued our curiosity and fired our imaginations. EUROPE: Tarxien, Skara Brae, Stonehenge, Knossos, Mycenae, Biskupin, Delphi, Epidauros, Rhodes, Hagia Sophia, Mistra, Topkapi. ASIA: Catal Huyuk, Mohenjo-daro, Ur, Boghazkoy, Troy, Khorsabad, Babylon, Persepolis, Petra, Great Wall of China, Yoshingari, Ellora, Nara, Angkor, Peking, Taj Mahal. AFRICA: Saqqara, Karnak, Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Leptis Magna, Great Zimbabwe. NEW WORLD: Copan, Chitchen Itza, Tenochtitlan, Pueblo Bonito, Machu Picchu, Easter Island.

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