The perfect handbook for all who are interested in our human past. The guide is divided into two sections. The first, Exploring Our Human Past, delves into the science and techniques of archeology and provides an overview of the history of mankind - the subject at the core of archeological study. The second section, A Guide to Sites and Treasures, provides an illustrated survey of the world's most significant finds, from the first human camps and oldest cremations to the srtifacts and monuments of the great civilizations.