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What makes something a treasure? How is it discovered? What responsibilities come with uncovering the past? And how can you become a modern-day treasure hunter?

In The Atlas of Lost Treasure, readers are invited on a globe-spanning adventure to uncover remarkable real-life treasures and the stories behind them. From ancient artefacts buried for centuries to spectacular hoards hidden beneath land and sea, this beautifully illustrated atlas reveals how treasures are found, studied, protected and preserved.

Across more than 50 case studies, readers explore extraordinary discoveries from around the world, guided by maps, timelines and detailed artwork. Along the way, Dr Tresoro introduces the tools, skills and ethical considerations involved in treasure-hunting, helping young readers understand why respect for cultural heritage matters just as much as the excitement of discovery.

Each spread features dramatic, full-bleed illustrations showing treasures both in their original context and as they appear today. Zoom in on fascinating artefacts, uncover surprising facts through ‘Did you know?’ callouts and ‘In numbers’ lists, and trace the journeys of objects that have shaped our understanding of history.

Readers will discover:

• The Sutton Hoo burial, an AnglöSaxon ship burial in England containing gold, weapons and ceremonial objects that transformed understanding of early medieval Britain
• The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang, thousands of life-sized clay soldiers buried to protect China’s first emperor in the afterlife
• Ancient Egyptian tomb treasures, created to accompany pharaohs and nobles into the next world and discovered millennia later beneath desert sands
• Hidden coin hoards buried across Europe, Asia and the Middle East for safekeeping during times of war, unrest or invasion
• Ceremonial treasures from the Americas, revealing the beliefs, artistry and power structures of ancient civilisations
• Artefacts preserved by extreme environments, such as ice, mud, caves and seabeds, which protected delicate materials for hundreds or even thousands of years.

Combining archaeology, history, geography and storytelling, The Atlas of Lost Treasure is a visually stunning and deeply informative guide for curious minds, budding historians and anyone fascinated by the remarkable things humans leave behind.