101 Lost Cities

What happens when an entire city disappears?

Travel across thousands of years of human history and discover 101 extraordinary lost cities, forgotten capitals, ancient ruins and archaeological wonders from around the world.

From the carefully planned streets of Mohenjo-daro and the mighty cities of Mesopotamia to Petra, Pompeii, Angkor, Teotihuacan, Tikal, Machu Picchu and dozens of lesser-known archaeological sites, 101 Lost Cities explores the civilizations that built them, the people who lived there, and the mysteries behind their decline.

Every richly illustrated entry explores:

• Where and when the city existed
• The civilization that created it
• Architecture, engineering, trade and everyday life
• Why the city declined or was abandoned
• How archaeologists rediscovered and studied it
• Fascinating facts, maps and visual reconstructions

Readers will journey through Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, Greece, Rome, Africa, the Silk Road, Southeast Asia, the Maya world, the Andes and beyond.

Along the way, discover how drought, war, volcanoes, changing rivers, disappearing trade routes and political upheaval can transform even the greatest cities - and learn how modern tools such as LiDAR, satellite imagery, ground-penetrating radar and underwater archaeology are revealing ancient worlds that remained hidden for centuries.

Designed for curious young readers, families, students, homeschoolers and history lovers, this visually engaging guide turns archaeology and ancient history into an unforgettable journey around the planet.

101 cities. Thousands of years of history. One extraordinary journey into the worlds humanity left behind.