Ancient Treasures

Written by Nick Hunter

Uncover ancient treasures and the motives behind their discovery.

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48 pages· 1060L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the thrilling world of ancient treasure hunts, exploring legendary finds like the Hoxne Hoard and Rosetta Stone. Discover the motives driving these quests: greed, glory, or historical preservation? Each discovery offers a glimpse into the past, blending science, technology, and history. Will the treasure hunters' intentions shape the fate of these priceless artifacts?

From the publisher

Ancient Treasures examines the hunt for ancient treasure troves and hoards, whether they contain gold and jewels, or important artifacts that offer us a window on to the past. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, ‘Ancient Treasures’ offers a crosscurricular mix of science &amp; technology and history, with a fun, dramatic approach. Treasures covered in the book include the Roman Hoxne Hoard, the Anglo-Saxon Staffordshire Hoard, the extraordinary discoveries of the Rosetta Stone and Dead Sea Scrolls, and the South American treasures of Lake Guatavita. The book also looks at the motives for these searches, and the importance of responsible archaeology: were the treasure hunters driven by personal greed or glory, or did they embark on their quest with a historical interest and a desire to preserve the lost treasures?

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