The Revived Ancient City (Part One)

Name: The Revived Ancient City (Part One)
ISBN: 9787801357052

舒天丹 / 仇静中国环境科学出版社，学苑音像出版社 · ChinaMay 2020

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Word count: 108K words
Chapters: 48
ISBN: 9787801357052

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Summary

This volume in the "Cracking the Mysteries of Human Civilization and Science" series is exceptionally rich in content, including "The Decoded Heavenly Book," "Real Dreams," "The Revived Ancient City," "Ancient Codes," "Unearthed Enigmas," "The Arrival of Disaster," "The Black Room of Science," "The Wonders of the Brain," "The Mysteries of Humanity," "The Code of Life," "The Lens on the Body," and "The Key to Longevity." It shows readers how humanity, through the corridor of time and space, verifies the echoes of history, uncovers the secrets of life, explores the enigmas of space, and cracks the mysteries of civilization. The wondrous and splendid panorama it reveals will broaden our horizons and make our souls tremble.

Editor's review

The first volume serves as the entry point to the theme of "The Revived Ancient City," tasked with establishing the framework and raising the puzzles. Using ancient city ruins as threads, the book links the rise and fall of civilizations, archaeological discoveries, and scientific interpretation, with a brisk narrative pace suitable for reading in segments during commutes or before bed. As part of the series, it does not pursue a single conclusion but places multiple possibilities before the reader, leaving room for thought. Editorially, it emphasizes accessible expression with few technical terms, friendly to readers new to the topic of civilizational history. It can be treated as a map: first skim the table of contents to grasp the overall structure, then start with the ancient city that interests you most; there is no need to proceed chapter by chapter in order. If, after finishing, curiosity about a particular site arises, look up specialized materials for deeper study, and the gains will be more solid.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginning readers new to ancient city ruins and the topic of civilizational history
Casual readers who enjoy acquiring popular science knowledge in short chapters
Primary and secondary school teachers seeking reference material for history enrichment reading
Young readers curious about archaeological discoveries and unsolved mysteries

Not a good fit for

Historical specialists requiring rigorous verification and documentary sources
Researchers hoping for in-depth archaeological analysis
Readers who prefer long systematic discussions and are unaccustomed to short-chapter compilations

Reading tips

Start by skimming the table of contents and reading from the ancient city that interests you most; order is not essential
With each chapter, locate the place on a world map to build a spatial impression
After finishing the first volume, continue with the second to maintain thematic continuity
Mark speculative statements in the book and verify one or two doubtful points afterward

About the publisher

中国环境科学出版社，学苑音像出版社 China · Founded in 1980

Jointly credited to China Environmental Science Press and Xueyuan Audio-Visual Publishing House, the publications held in this catalog number 243 titles and cover common categories such as architecture, popular science, philosophy, world history, theory, and art. They include works on history and architecture, such as The World History of Architecture: Frozen Music and The Hometown of the Hanging Gardens: Babylon; popular science titles such as 100 Scientific Discoveries That Shook the World and 100 Technological Inventions That Refreshed the World; and works on intellectual and art history, such as The Most Beautiful Flower on Earth: A History of World Thought and The Sublimation of Life and Production: A History of Arts and Crafts. Works by authors including Wen Ming, Peng Pingping, Ge Dan, Qian Shu, and Li Munan form the main author resources. Because public information on the two institutions' complete catalogs and editorial plans is limited, this description presents their publishing direction only on the basis of the books in the catalog: mainly history, popular science, and art history, with some theoretical works, and under the joint imprint a emphasis on knowledge popularization and the humanities and social sciences.

版权信息
编委会名单
前言
第一章：古城再现的峥嵘与奇迹
一、石破天惊：考古的最新发现
1.对古楼兰、尼雅的考古发现
2.对吐鲁番古墓与宝藏的发掘
3.西方对埃及金字塔的重新发掘
4.沉睡千年的“东方金字塔”的再现
5.上帝的创造：玛雅古城的再认识
二、永远的谜：古城探幽
1.飘香的“月亮城”
2.被人遗忘的赫梯帝都
3.走进“荷马史诗”的黄金城
4.与神共舞的特奥蒂瓦坎古城
5.土耳其的地下迷宫
第二章：古城曾经出现的繁荣
一、永恒的古城建筑
1.希腊的神奇：阿狄迷斯神庙
2.畸形巨人建造的通天塔
二、神秘的古城绘画
1.奇妙的阿尔塔拉洞穴壁画
2.荒凉高原上的文明遗迹
3.难解的纳斯卡图案
4.“吐舌”图腾和追日崖画
5.是谁留下的《太级图》
三、不朽的古城雕塑
1.奥林匹克庇护神雕像
2.美国自由女神雕像的先父
3.忠诚的守塔卫士：狮身人面像
第三章：神秘莫测的海洋文明
一、海洋里的“水怪”
1.神秘的“海底人”
2.美丽的“美人鱼”
二、海面怪事，现实与幻觉
1.调皮的“漂流船”
2.会“跑”的幽灵岛
三、地球的黑洞：百慕大三角
1.失踪的飞机群
2.航海者的墓地
3.究竟谁在这里作怪
4.科学家们的种种解释
5.永无休止的怪事
6.日本的百慕大三角
四、世界的哑谜：复活节岛
1.神奇的巨石人像
2.采石场的谜中之谜
3.全世界的肚脐

FAQ

Do the first and second volumes overlap in content?

As two volumes on the same theme, the books connect in framework, but the specific chapters and emphases differ; the second volume continues and expands on the topics of the first. It is recommended to read them in order to avoid missing echoes of clues caused by skipping.

Can I read it without a history background?

Yes. The book is plainly written with few technical terms and is positioned as popular science. When encountering unfamiliar place names or dates, simply check a map or encyclopedia as you go; no prior systematic historical knowledge is required.

Can the views in the book be quoted directly in homework?

Direct quotation is not recommended. This is popular science writing whose narrative includes overviews and speculative content and lacks academic annotations. For homework, treat it as a starting point of interest, then find professional sources with citations to verify before quoting.

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About the author

舒天丹 Author

Shu Tiandan is an author about whom limited public information is available; details such as nationality and dates of birth and death remain unknown, yet eighteen of the author's works have been published in the Chinese-language book market. Judging from the representative titles and common categories, the writing spans three areas: inspirational personal growth, popular science, and health. On one hand, books such as Let Temperament Determine Aura focus on self-cultivation and psychological growth in plain, everyday language; on the other, works such as The Ancient Code, The Revived Ancient City, and The Unearthed Enigma explore historical sites and unsolved mysteries, combining information with entertainment. The author has also compiled health science titles such as The Code of Life. Overall, Shu Tiandan writes for general readers, emphasizing readability and accessibility, and turns themes of personal growth, scientific knowledge, and health common sense into clear, easy-to-understand prose.

仇静 Author

Qiu Jing is a writer about whom little public information is available. Seventeen titles appear under this name, mainly in three areas: inspirational personal growth, popular science, and health. Books such as The Excavated Enigma, The Ancient Code, and The Revived Ancient City show that the author tends to build narratives around archaeological discoveries, ancient civilizations, and unsolved mysteries, drawing readers in with suspense and a sense of exploration. Works like The Code of Life and The Key to Longevity shift the focus to life sciences and everyday health, attempting to turn specialized knowledge into accessible material for general readers. Overall, Qiu Jing's writing balances information with readability, often opening with a question and unfolding step by step, making it suitable for beginners interested in popular science and health. Because public information is limited, the author's personal history, education, and writing chronology cannot be verified; the above is based only on information about the works listed in the database.