Incredible History Wonders of the World: Humanity's Greatest Monuments Restored to Their Former Glory

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From sunset at Stonehenge to the steps of the Forbidden City, see the wonders of the world and the people who built and used them brought back to life in stunning detail Imagine if you could travel back in time and visit the wonders of the world. Where would you go first Incredible History- Wonders of the World turns back time to reveal realistic reconstructions of the most incredible monuments humankind has ever constructed. You'll feel the roar of the crowd in the Roman Colosseum, observe an eclipse at Chichen Itza and stride along the walls of Great Zimbabwe. Each story begins by showing you the wonder as it is today. You'll learn when and how it was constructed, and what it teaches us about how the people who lived at the site might have spent their days. Then, you'll see the location recreated in jaw-dropping 3D detail. Combining archaeological evidence and computer technology, the book brings the people and places of the past back to life before your very eyes. With each page packed with fantastic facts and extraordinary pictures, Incredible History- Wonders of the World brings together the best bits of history and archaeology to recreate our wondrous past.