The New Penguin Dictionary of Archaeology covers over three million years of human development across the world - from the emergence of the first humans via the cave paintings of Lascaux to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia and prehistoric cultures of Siberia. This fascinating reference book will be invaluable both for academics and general enthusiasts in this rich and perennially fascinating subject.

- Includes 3,000 articles compiled by a team of international experts
- Provides entries on major sites in all parts of the globe, from the Paviland Cave in Wales to the Birrigai rockshelter in Australia
- Gives descriptions of early peoples, cultures and civilizations including the Egyptians, Etruscans, Aztecs and Celts
- Covers a vast range of archaeological artifacts, from pottery to papyrus
- Explores the theory of archaeology, including the dating of sites and objects
- Includes maps and line drawings throughout