Examines 12 of the most engaging ancient mysteries. Each spread provides information about a mystery and its ancient and recent discoveries paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider.

Excavators die after opening King Tut's tomb -- Lost island of Atlantis eludes searchers -- Stonehenge watches over English plain -- Silent warriors guard emperor's secret tomb -- Mysterious ancient city flourished in North America -- The Great Pyramid hides many mysteries -- Nazca lines draw patterns across the desert -- Historians seek evidence of legendary King Arthur -- Ancient seafarers may have reached the Americas -- Mysterious statues guard Easter Island -- Long-lost Indus civilization hides many secrets -- Ancient labyrinth still baffles -- Fact sheet -- Glossary.