02403cam a22003133u 4500 57308 UtSlPG 20260610134324.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 60008767 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DG MacKendrick, Paul Lachlan, 1914-1998 The Mute Stones Speak: The Story of Archaeology in Italy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-06-11 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mute Stones Speak: The Story of Archaeology in Italy" by Paul MacKendrick is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work delves into the evolution and discoveries of archaeology across Italy, showcasing the rich prehistoric cultures and significant historical milestones through various archaeological findings and interpretations. The book aims to illuminate the context and details of ancient Italian societies, with a significant focus on how archaeological practices have evolved and the implications of these discoveries. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to two British Army officers, John Bradford and Peter Williams-Hunt, who utilize their time during a World War II armistice to conduct aerial reconnaissance for archaeological purposes. They explore the Tavoliere region of Italy, utilizing air-photography to uncover over 2000 ancient settlements, which radically changes the archaeological landscape of Italy. This initial section establishes the foundation of archaeological methods, emphasizing scientific approaches to excavation and how findings can reshape our understanding of prehistoric cultures. The narrative showcases both the challenges and successes of these early efforts, setting the stage for the deeper explorations into Italy’s rich archaeological heritage that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Antiquities https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57308 98139 98139