Photographs and text describe locations throughout the world that have evidence of ancient civilizations, including the Great Zimbabwe National Monument in Zimbabwe; Masada, Israel; Willandra Lakes Region in Australia; Machu Picchu; and more; and providing maps, time lines, and other resources.

Includes index.

Archeological areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata -- Archeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns -- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site -- Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom -- Great Zimbabwe National Monument -- Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu -- Masada -- Memphis and its Necropolis - the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur -- Mesa Verde National Park -- Persepolis -- Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan -- Rapa Nui National Park -- Willandra Lakes Region.