Three Stones Make a Wall: The Story of Archaeology

Three Stones Make a Wall follows the trajectory of archaeology, from its origins as an amateur pursuit to the scientific discipline it is today. Bringing the reader on a tour of major archaeological sites, including Pompeii, Petra, Troy, the Terracotta Warriors, Mycenae, Megiddo and Masada, readers will learn about the personalities behind these digs as well as the results of their discoveries. Learn about how archaeologists work, including how they know where to dig, how excavations are actually done, how they know how old something is, and who gets to keep what is found-and learn the foundations of what makes archaeology unique. Taking readers from the pioneering digs of the eighteenth century to the exciting new discoveries being made today, Three Stones Make a Wall is a lively and essential introduction to the story of archaeology. 480 pages.