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1) Lost cities
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 28 x 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Who lived in our world's ancient places? How did they survive? Travel back to the lost cities of Babylon, Karnak, Herculaneum, Mesa Verde, Angkor Wat, Great Zimbabwe, Easter Island (or Rapa Nui), Tenochtitlan, Machu Picchu, Fatehpur Sikri, Jamestown, Caughnawaga, and Akrotiri. See why these civilizations were lost--and how they were found! -back cover.
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Publication Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
399 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Sacred Places of a Lifetime explores icons, monuments, temples, and natural spaces that have been significant to cultures and religions around the world for centuries. In this second edition, find more than 50 new sacred places, from prehistoric holy mountains -- such as Ireland's Croagh Patrick -- to present-day monuments and marvels like Croatia's Dubrovnik Cathedral. With each entry, you'll discover each destination's history, legend, and lore,...
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Publication Date
2019.
Physical Desc
368 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
Language
English
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Extraordinary? You bet. Elusive? Not quite. From Antarctica and the Amazon to Victoria Falls and the Great Wall of China, Lonely Planet reveals 101 spectacular sights and how to see them on any budget. Inspiring and practical, with expert advice on how and when to visit, where to stay and a range of itineraries, you'll discover how to visit the world's wonders in a way that suits you. This collection includes both natural and human-made sights across...