Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae (Complete)

The book presents illustrated accounts of ancient sites—Pompeii, Olympia, and Mycenae—recounting how cities were buried, rediscovered, and studied. Narrative vignettes bring to life daily scenes, artisan workshops, religious practices, athletic contests, and dramatic events that preserved buildings, frescoes, and grave goods. Archaeological methods and famous finds are described alongside inventories of temples, theaters, baths, tombs, and household objects, with many images and captions. Aimed at young readers, the text conveys the excitement of digging, explains how artifacts reveal past lives, and contrasts lost urban landscapes with later rediscovery and interpretation.