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100 1 _aMacKendrick, Paul Lachlan,
_d1914-1998
245 1 4 _aThe Mute Stones Speak: The Story of Archaeology in Italy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-06-11
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57308
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