Sacred Places of the Ancient World

Where is the gate to the underworld? Who lies buried in the Giant's Bed? How old is the Sphinx? What were the "Great Mysteries" celebrated at Eleusis? Did Merlin really build Stonehenge? For whom did the Colossi of Memnon sing?Uncover the secrets of the ancients in this thrilling journey through the awe-inspiring places revered by the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and others at a time when vengeful gods and goddesses ruled, magic was real, and the natural world pulsed with supernatural power.