The Other Ancient Civilisations: Decoding Archaeology's Less Celebrated Cultures (History Gifts, Ancient World History)

"If Indiana Jones wrote a guidebook, it might mirror what Raven Todd da Silva has penned. The Other Ancient Civilisations gives life to the shadows of heroes and everyday people travelers walk in the footsteps of today." --Forbes Magazine

Journey through 15,000 years of history and discover fascinating ancient civilisations and cultures that may have been overlooked in history class with Raven Todd DaSilva, award-winning scholar, archaeologist, and creator of the popular archaeology online educational platform Dig it With Raven.

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Lesser-known ancient civilisations and cultures. Go beyond the popular stories of Greece, Rome, Egypt, the Inca and the Maya, and uncover the rich diversity of people that are often overlooked. From the world's first peace treaty to daring expeditions across the Pacific, learn about 20 ancient and historic cultures from around the world that have had monumental impacts on our modern world.

A more nuanced look at the ancient world. The Other Ancient Civilisations looks outside mainstream ancient civilisations and cultures and delves into astounding finds unearthed at archaeological sites around the world. Discover the archaeology that sheds light on the secret stories of the Nubians, Olmec, Xiongnu, Minoans, Akkadians, and many more. Each chapter delves beyond the rise and fall of each society, highlighting the lives of everyday peoples of the past. Discover who they interacted with and how they lived, and what we can learn from them.

How archaeologists decode ancient cultures from what they left behind. Packed with summaries of current archaeological evidence, detailed maps and striking images of astounding artefacts and archaeological sites, The Other Ancient Civilisations is an indispensable collection of fascinating stories and facts that have helped archaeologists change the way we understand history.

Inside discover:

• A more in-depth understanding of lesser-know ancient cultures from around the world
• An appreciation for the people who lived during these times and in these cultures--not just the great rulers and the monumental buildings left behind
• A realization that ancient people were not that different from who we are today

If you've read books such as The Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World, The Lost World of The Old Ones, or 1177 B.C., you'll love Raven's The Other Ancient Civilizations.

Raven Todd Da Silva is an award-winning scholar, archaeologist and art conservator who is passionate about all things ancient. Since 2016, she has built an online platform dedicated to making learning about the past accessible, fun and "sexy" for everyone called Dig it With Raven. She strongly believes that learning about the past should be accessible to all and that the education of this subject has been gate-kept by old men in stuffy libraries for years. Raven has worked on archaeological projects in Greece, Italy, North Macedonia, Oman, and Turkey, and specialises in the Neolithic archaeology of Southwest Asia. She has also been featured as an expert presenter on multiple podcasts, and videos. Raven holds a HBA from the University of Toronto in Classical and Near and Middle Eastern Civilisations, an MSc from the University of Amsterdam in the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, and an MA from University College London in the Archaeology and Heritage of Egypt and the Middle East.