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The Romance of Excavation

Gelesen von Steven Seitel

(4,853 Sterne; 17 Bewertungen)

The Romance of Excavation: A Record of the Amazing Discoveries in Egypt, Assyria, Troy, Crete, etc., with Twenty-Nine Illustrations,
From the Foreword: "In the following pages I have sought to reveal some of the romance of excavation, to tell the fascinating story of the men who have gone out into the desert places and dug up long-lost cities and the fabled treasure of ancient kings." (Steven Seitel) (4 hr 50 min)

Chapters

The Story of the Rosetta Stone

15:33

Read by Steven Seitel

The Ruins of Egypt

14:54

Read by Steven Seitel

The Tomb of Tutankhamen

13:57

Read by Steven Seitel

Signs That Tell Where to Dig

14:37

Read by Steven Seitel

Graves Which Make History

17:31

Read by Steven Seitel

Wonders of the Pyramids

28:09

Read by Steven Seitel

Thebes, One-time Capital of Egypt

31:03

Read by Steven Seitel

A Despised Statue that Realized 10,000 pounds

21:25

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The Mystery of Cuneiform Writing

20:41

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Hills Which Are Buried Cities

14:47

Read by Steven Seitel

How Layard Uncoverd a Lost Civilization

31:15

Read by Steven Seitel

A Mussel Shell That Proved Scientists Wrong

18:19

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The Discovery of Troy

22:59

Read by Steven Seitel

Schliemann Vindicated and Honored

10:50

Read by Steven Seitel

Did Ancient Crete Dominate the World?

14:02

Read by Steven Seitel

Bewertungen

fascinating history

(5 Sterne)

Excellent story and excellent job by Mr. Seitel as the reader as usual with all of his contributions. Thank You for your readings Steve, they're some of the best.

Well read, though the stories left me wanting more.

(5 Sterne)