Lost Cities of the Ancient World Christopher Shockey Mueller evokes the scientific ingenuity

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Lost Cities of the Ancient World Christopher Shockey Mueller evokes the scientific ingenuityThe ruins of ancient Athens, Luxor, and Rome are familiar cornerstones of world history, visited by travelers from across the globe. But what about the cities that have dropped off the map? That have been submerged under water, or swallowed up by the sands of time? Where are they, and what can they tell us about our past? In this compendium of forgotten cities, Philip Matyszak exploresthe trials, tribulations, and triumphs these cities faced,