The hill is sandy, rock-strewn, entirely unprepossessing in appearance. Yet it happens to be one of the most exciting archaeological sites in the world, a 160 foot high mound composed of the ruins of ancient cities layered one on top of the other. Beneath its rough contours lie no fewer than 10 Troys, spanning 3500 years of history from the Early Bronze Age to Roman times.

Surveys the history and civilizations of the Aegean region, looks at ruins and artifacts, and recounts the archaeological search for Troy

In dit boek worden opgravingen besproken in Troje, Mycene, Kreta en verschillende Griekse eilanden. Prachtig geïllustreerd. ( )