The Past From Above

Explore the world's foremost archaeological sites with stunning aerial photographs in The Past From Above. Photographer Georg Gerster has been capturing ancient sites from the air for over 50 years, offering a unique visual history of humanity from the dawn of civilization. From the temple complex at Karnak to the Great Wall of China, and from the Acropolis in Athens to Aztec palaces in Mexico, Gerster's technical achievements and hair-raising circumstances make for impressive photographs. Charlotte Trümpler introduces the book with an overview of the critical role that aerial photography has played in archaeological research. Now available in paperback.