Archaeology Odyssey takes the reader on a journey through the classical world as seen through the eyes of the top archaeologists in the discipline. Written with you in mind, the experts explain the latest in classical research in a way that is accessible to the general public. Read the complete series today!
Buried for centuries under shifting desert sands and the alluvial deposits of the Wadi Lebda, Leptis Magna was largely ignored by the western world for 1,500 years. It wasn’t until Italian military forces invaded Libya in 1911 that European archaeologists became reacquainted with the wonders of this ancient city. In 1920 an Italian team began excavating the site; during the ensuing 80 years Italian, French and English archaeologists uncovered much of the city.
It’s not as far-fetched as you might think: Alexander the Great exploring the sea floor in a diving bell.
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Byzantium: From Antiquity to the Renaissance
