Can you recommend some best history books stories about ancient civilizations?

Sure. In ancient Egypt, there's the story of how the pyramids were built. These massive structures were constructed as tombs for the pharaohs. Thousands of workers were involved, and it's amazing to think about the engineering skills they had at that time.

Sure. In ancient Sumer, there was a story of the first recorded legal code, the Code of Ur - Nammu. It predates Hammurabi's Code but is not as well - known. It set rules for things like marriage, property, and crime, which shows how advanced their society was in terms of governance.

The art of ancient Egypt has some fascinating stories. For example, the construction of the pyramids involved not only engineering marvels but also art in the form of hieroglyphics and the elaborate sculptures inside the tombs. These were created to help the pharaohs in the afterlife, and they tell stories of the religious beliefs and the power structure of that time.

Sure. The Indus Valley Civilization had some amazing stories. They had well - planned cities like Mohenjo - daro and Harappa with advanced drainage systems. But what's really unheard is their possible form of writing which still remains largely undeciphered. It's like a mystery locked in time.

There were many books about ancient civilizations that could be referred to the following popular types: 1. Historical novels: Records of the Historian, Zizhi Tongjian, General History of China, etc. 2. Archeological novels: The Lost Civilization, Grave Robber's Chronicles, etc. 3 myths and legends: "The Romance of the Gods","Journey to the West", etc. 4 Historical Romance novels: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Water Margins, etc. 5 science fiction novels: "Three-Body" and so on Of course, these were just recommendations. The specific choices needed to be decided according to one's own interests and needs.

Sure. 'The Golden Goblet' by Eloise Jarvis McGraw is set in ancient Egypt and tells the story of a young boy's adventure to solve a mystery related to a golden goblet. It gives a great look at the daily life and beliefs in ancient Egypt.

Sure. In the Inca civilization, there's a secret about their amazing stone - cutting techniques. They were able to cut and fit huge stones together so precisely that not even a blade of grass could fit between them. The story goes that they had advanced knowledge of engineering for their time. They built Machu Picchu in such a way that it was well - hidden from invaders and had great irrigation and agricultural systems.

In ancient Greece, the philosopher Diogenes was quite a character. He lived in a barrel in the marketplace. Once, when Alexander the Great came to visit him and asked if there was anything he could do for him, Diogenes simply replied 'Yes, stand out of my sunlight.' It's a funny display of Diogenes' simplicity and disregard for worldly power.

In ancient Greece, there's the story of Icarus. Icarus and his father Daedalus were imprisoned on an island. Daedalus made wings out of feathers and wax for them to escape. But Icarus, in his over - excitement, flew too close to the sun. The wax melted, and he fell into the sea. It's a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris.

Sure. 'The Adventures of Odysseus' is a great choice. It simplifies the epic journey of Odysseus in a way that's easy for beginners to understand. Another one is 'The Eagle of the Ninth' by Rosemary Sutcliff. It's set in Roman Britain and has an interesting plot that will draw in new readers. Also, 'Julius Caesar' by William Shakespeare (although it's a play) can be considered. It gives a good insight into the life and times of Caesar.