Archaeology Books


101 Things I Learned in Architecture School101 Things I Learned in Architecture School
Best Price: $7.74
The book contains 101 ideas and concepts that are explained through text on one page and a...
The Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern WorldThe Horse, the Wheel, and Language: How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World
Best Price: $25.20
This is an excellent and informative book, if a bit dry for the ordinary reader.
The Archimedes Codex: How a Medieval Prayer Book Is Revealing the True Genius of Antiquity's Greatest ScientistThe Archimedes Codex: How a Medieval Prayer Book Is Revealing the True Genius of Antiquity's Greatest Scientist
Best Price: $12.93
I found parts of this book extremely interesting, but I skipped many chapters and sections. I...
The End of Days: Armageddon and Prophecies of the Return (Earth Chronicles)The End of Days: Armageddon and Prophecies of the Return (Earth Chronicles)
Best Price: $4.55
Like the previous 6 books of The Earth Chronicles, this latter is also intriguing and...
Forbidden Archeology: The Full Unabridged EditionForbidden Archeology: The Full Unabridged Edition
Best Price: $28.17
This is not a review of the content. I received my book, the hardback, from Amazon. But the...


House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American SouthwestHouse of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American Southwest
Best Price: $13.42
I am glad I read HOUSE OF RAIN and I can easily recommend it to others interested in the...
Primitive Technology - A Book of Earth SkillsPrimitive Technology - A Book of Earth Skills
Best Price: $14.99
This is a pretty good overview and introduction, with good illustrations. The field of primitive...
Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient EgyptTemples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt
Best Price: $13.47
For anyone who has an interest in Egypt or ever wondered exactly who the ancient Egyptians were...
A Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient MayaA Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya
Best Price: $7.75
I bought this book prior to visiting the Mayan ruins at Copan, Honduras. I found it a very...
Discovery!: Unearthing the New Treasures of ArchaeologyDiscovery!: Unearthing the New Treasures of Archaeology
Best Price: $7.64
This book contains lots of new information on recent discoveries and on-going projects that I've...


The Maya, Seventh Edition (Ancient Peoples and Places)The Maya, Seventh Edition (Ancient Peoples and Places)
Best Price: $12.67
This is an excellent introduction to the Maya. It is well-written and flows nicely. Of...
The Official Overstreet Identification and Price Guide to Indian Arrowheads 10th Edition (Official Overstreet Indian Arrowhead Identification and Price Guide)The Official Overstreet Identification and Price Guide to Indian Arrowheads 10th Edition (Official Overstreet Indian Arrowhead Identification and Price Guide)
Best Price: $18.65
A new update from the 7th, 8th, and 9th Editions about Native North American Points which I have...
The Last Days of the IncasThe Last Days of the Incas
Best Price: $15.99
The Last Days of the Incas is one of the best books I've read about the Incan dynasty - and I've...
The Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide (Oxford Archaeological Guides)The Holy Land: An Oxford Archaeological Guide (Oxford Archaeological Guides)
Best Price: $15.99
A must if you plan on going to any of the historical areas of the Holy Land. Much superior to...
An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the MayaAn Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya
Best Price: $11.24
-- *VERY* COMPREHENSIVE; an excellent book: A "MUST BUY" Anyone serious about...

The Collapse of Complex Societies (New Studies in Archaeology)The Collapse of Complex Societies (New Studies in Archaeology)
Best Price: $33.31
Professor Tainter has written a useful review of many Nations' declines, blaming the increased...
Mexico: From the Olmecs to the Aztecs (Fifth Edition)Mexico: From the Olmecs to the Aztecs (Fifth Edition)
Best Price: $12.68
this is a great book, lots of detailed photos. i am reading this book for a chicano studies...
Discovering the Mysteries of Ancient America: Lost History And Legends, Unearthed And ExploredDiscovering the Mysteries of Ancient America: Lost History And Legends, Unearthed And Explored
Best Price: $10.29
This is a great resource for historical artifacts that don't fit the usual history of America,...
Sign and the Seal: The Quest for the Lost Ark of the CovenantSign and the Seal: The Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant
Best Price: $4.75
An excellent book, very well-sourced. I was gratified to see Hancock citing...
Biblica: The Bible Atlas: A Social and Historical Journey Through the Lands of the BibleBiblica: The Bible Atlas: A Social and Historical Journey Through the Lands of the Bible
Best Price: $31.50
Biblica is absolutely gorgeous. The photography is excellent, the printing and artwork...

Journeys to the Mythical Past (Earth Chronicles Expeditions)Journeys to the Mythical Past (Earth Chronicles Expeditions)
Best Price: $14.58
This book is a must read for anyone interested in the "alternative" history record of...
Worlds Before Our OwnWorlds Before Our Own
Best Price: $14.00
I read this because a young member of my book group is interested in such topics (para-normal,...
Art of the Andes: From Chavin to Inca (World of Art)Art of the Andes: From Chavin to Inca (World of Art)
Best Price: $11.31
This book stands out, among many others, for the quality of insight that Rebecca Stone-Miller...
The Oxford History of Ancient EgyptThe Oxford History of Ancient Egypt
Best Price: $11.55
I bought this book for a class in Egyptology as required course material but it is so well...
The Singing Neanderthals: The Origins of Music, Language, Mind, and BodyThe Singing Neanderthals: The Origins of Music, Language, Mind, and Body
Best Price: $10.29
I have long suspected that music must be connected to language and that the evolution of...

After the Ice: A Global Human History 20,000-5000 BCAfter the Ice: A Global Human History 20,000-5000 BC
Best Price: $12.62
Groan.....If I had only read all the reviews on this book I would have hesitated in buying it! ...
Mirage: Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of EgyptMirage: Napoleon's Scientists and the Unveiling of Egypt
Best Price: $12.95
This is a terrific book. I highly recommend it to almost anyone. All you need is an interest in...
Primitive Technology II: Ancestral Skill - From the Society of Primitive TechnologyPrimitive Technology II: Ancestral Skill - From the Society of Primitive Technology
Best Price: $15.46
This is a really good book. Want to make a bow, well it will show you. I made one and it works...
The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred TextsThe Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts
Best Price: $4.00
The thesis set forth in this book is not new for those who have been following modern research...
Lives of the Ancient Egyptians: Pharaohs, Queens, Courtiers and CommonersLives of the Ancient Egyptians: Pharaohs, Queens, Courtiers and Commoners
Best Price: $8.00
Toby Wilkinson's "Lives of the Ancient Egyptians" is published by Thames & Hudson....

The Oxford Classical DictionaryThe Oxford Classical Dictionary
Best Price: $74.76
"The Oxford Classical Dictionary" is the Standard of the profession - the Gold...
Walking the Bible: A Photographic JourneyWalking the Bible: A Photographic Journey
Best Price: $17.78
I purchased this book last year as a Christmas gift for my grandmother. The photos are lovely...
Technology of the Gods: The Incredible Sciences of the AncientsTechnology of the Gods: The Incredible Sciences of the Ancients
Best Price: $10.62
For those not researching much of what is written in Technology of the Gods, the stories would...
Maps of the Ancient Sea Kings: Evidence of Advanced Civilization in the Ice AgeMaps of the Ancient Sea Kings: Evidence of Advanced Civilization in the Ice Age
Best Price: $12.15
Great stuff in this book. Talks of an ancient civilization that certainly knew what was going...
The Mystery of the Crystal Skulls: Unlocking the Secrets of the Past, Present, and FutureThe Mystery of the Crystal Skulls: Unlocking the Secrets of the Past, Present, and Future
Best Price: $11.88
On Assignment with Adama: Mt. Shasta, Telos, Lemuria, and Sacred Earth Sites, Book I The...

Rome: An Oxford Archaeological Guide (Oxford Archaeological Guides)Rome: An Oxford Archaeological Guide (Oxford Archaeological Guides)
Best Price: $16.08
I took this book, along with a plethora of touristy guidebooks, and this one got read the most! ...
Colossus of MaroussiColossus of Maroussi
Best Price: $5.81
I have read many of Miller's books and though I understand that people do have different tastes,...
Lost City of the Incas (Phoenix Press)Lost City of the Incas (Phoenix Press)
Best Price: $10.36
I bought this because of an upcoming trip to Machu Picchu. The first part about the last days of...
Ancient Turkey: A Traveller's HistoryAncient Turkey: A Traveller's History
Best Price: $17.10
I bought this book as background reading for an upcoming trip to Turkey. It is a comprehensive...
Underworld: The Mysterious Origins of CivilizationUnderworld: The Mysterious Origins of Civilization
Best Price: $10.80
The photos of underwater dives are what originally interested me in buying the book. Hancock's...

The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking WomanThe Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman
Best Price: $13.10
This is an extraordinary acheivement. The author follows the character of Gudrid throughout her...
How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Yourself, Revised EditionHow to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Teach Yourself, Revised Edition
Best Price: $15.52
This is a great book if you're going on a tour of Egypt and want to learn a little about...
Big Bone Lick: The Cradle of American PaleontologyBig Bone Lick: The Cradle of American Paleontology
Best Price: $13.94
Shawnee legend tells of a herd of huge bison rampaging through the Ohio Valley, laying waste to...
A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and TurkeyA Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey
Best Price: $15.99
This little volume adds information helpful to traveller without unneccessary detail. It is as...
The Giza Death Star Deployed: The Physics and Engineering of the Great PyramidThe Giza Death Star Deployed: The Physics and Engineering of the Great Pyramid
Best Price: $10.21
I think to enjoy this book you will need some imagination. As the author says most physicists...

The Orion Mystery: Unlocking the Secrets of the PyramidsThe Orion Mystery: Unlocking the Secrets of the Pyramids
Best Price: $7.30
Discovering that the pyramids lined up with the stars of the Orion constellation is like finding...
Kaplan AP European History, 2008 Edition (Kaplan Ap European History)Kaplan AP European History, 2008 Edition (Kaplan Ap European History)
Best Price: $10.14
Kaplan's AP European History 2008 Edition includes: * 2 full-length practice tests *...
The Ancient Maya, 6th EditionThe Ancient Maya, 6th Edition
Best Price: $29.38
This book must have taken a life time of research and work. It is the most comprehensive and...
The Complete World of Human EvolutionThe Complete World of Human Evolution
Best Price: $22.90
This book gives a good introduction into the origins and ancestry of the human species. It is...
Images of the PastImages of the Past
Best Price: $74.00
This is a wonderful book on archaeology from a world wide perspective. Techniques and time...

The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by DayThe Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day
Best Price: $14.87
The Egyptian Book of the Dead (This edition of the book joins Word and Image together for...
The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient EgyptThe Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Best Price: $24.69
I agree with the other reviewers - beautifully illustrated, mostly in full color. It is...
Discoveries: Petra: Lost City of the Ancient World (Discoveries (Abrams))Discoveries: Petra: Lost City of the Ancient World (Discoveries (Abrams))
Best Price: $5.98
I bought this book for my parents who will be visiting Petra this year. This is a small but...
The Jesus Family Tomb: The Discovery, the Investigation, and the Evidence That Could Change HistoryThe Jesus Family Tomb: The Discovery, the Investigation, and the Evidence That Could Change History
Best Price: $1.42
This fascinating book is the story of how journalist Simcha Jacobovici followed his instincts...
The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character (Phoenix Books)The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character (Phoenix Books)
Best Price: $18.00
Kramer provides a brief survey of the history of ancient Sumer. Even though this book is listed...
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