Wonders of the Ancient World

<p><b>Explore the real-world ancient sites where myths and legends come alive</b><br><br>Can’t get enough of myths and legends? Love watching epic tales on the big screen? Then <i>Wonders of the Ancient World </i>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.<br><br>Inside you'll discover:<br>- <b>A collection of 50 iconic ancient sites</b>, including the Pyramids of Giza, Temples of Angkor, and Chichén Itzá<br>- <b>Each site’s must-see highlights</b>, such as the Treasury at Petra and the dome of Rome’s Pantheon<br>-<b> Unique features to look out for</b>, like Pompeii’s political graffiti and Machu Picchu’s “dancing stones”<br>- <b>Cutaway illustrations</b> that reveal the special details of each site<br>- <b>Gorgeous photography</b>, selected and curated by DK’s design experts<br>- <b>Four immersive chapters</b> covering the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and Oceania<br>- <b>Essential at-a-glance travel information</b> for every site, including how to get there, when to go, and how long to spend<br><br>Whether you’re pouring over it at home or using it to plan a bucket-list trip, <i>Wonders of the Ancient World </i>will take you on an epic journey into the past.</p>