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With his signature flair, historian Philip Matyszak explores the strangest and most spellbinding places of ancient belief, where gods walked, spirits lingered and the underworld was just a step away. How did one enter the underworld? What secrets were hidden in the temple of Mithras? And...
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See moreWith his signature flair, historian Philip Matyszak explores the strangest and most spellbinding places of ancient belief, where gods walked, spirits lingered, and the underworld was just a step away.
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.
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With his signature flair, historian Philip Matyszak explores the strangest and most spellbinding places of ancient belief, where gods walked, spirits lingered and the underworld was just a step away.
How did one enter the underworld? What secrets were hidden in the temple of Mithras? And what did the Oracle at Delphi really say?
In Sacred Places of the Ancient World, Philip Matyszak takes readers on a thrilling journey through the spiritual heartlands of antiquity, uncovering the hidden rituals, mysterious deities and powerful beliefs that shaped ancient civilizations. Blending archaeological research with myth and classical texts, Matyszak explores the awe-inspiring places revered by the Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and others long before the rise of Christianity and Islam. This is a world where vengeful gods and goddesses ruled, magic was real and the natural world pulsed with supernatural power.
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ISBN: 9780500029749
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 October 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 50 Illustrations, black and white; 155 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman History from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many popular books on Classical civilization and the ancient world, including Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World, Lost Cities of the Ancient World, Ancient Magic in Greece and Rome as well as The Greek and Roman Myths.
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