150 Facts on Ancient Civilisations: Fascinating Trivia on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Maya, Rome, Greece, and Lost Empires Facts

150 Facts about Ancient Civilisations:Intriguing Trivia and Insights on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Maya, Rome, Greece, and Other Lost EmpiresEmbark on an epic voyage through time with 150 Facts about Ancient Civilisations—a spellbinding treasury of trivia that resurrects the grandeur of humanity’s earliest empires. From the sun-baked sands of Egypt to the mist-shrouded jungles of the Maya, this book unveils bite-sized revelations that will transport you to worlds of pharaohs, philosophers, and pioneers, igniting your imagination like never before.Delve into jaw-dropping insights such as:• Egypt’s Enigmas: How the Great Pyramid’s 2 million blocks were hauled without modern machinery, and why mummification took 70 days to prepare souls for eternity.• Mesopotamia’s Marvels: The invention of cuneiform writing on clay tablets that birthed literature, and the Code of Hammurabi’s “eye for an eye” justice system from 1754 BC.• Maya Mysteries: Their zero-concept mathematics and ritual ball games where defeat could mean sacrifice to appease cosmic gods.• Rome’s Triumphs: Over 50,000 miles of enduring roads and concrete innovations that built the Colosseum for 50,000 roaring spectators.• Greece’s Genius: The birth of democracy in Athens’ assemblies and Olympic Games honouring Zeus with olive wreaths.Beyond the icons, uncover hidden gems like Indus Valley’s grid-planned cities with advanced drains, Chinese silk secrets guarded by death penalties, and Persian Royal Roads spanning continents. Blending archaeology, culture, and sheer wonder, these facts are perfect for history aficionados, curious students, or trivia night champions—easy to devour in short bursts or savour over time.Don’t let the sands of time bury these treasures—grab your copy today and unlock the secrets that shaped our world. What forgotten empire will redefine your view of history?