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Athans, Sandra K.

Secrets of the Sky Caves: Danger and Discovery on Nepal's Mustang Cliffs

64 pp. | Millbrook | April, 2014 | Library ISBN 978-1-4677-0016-0 $33.27 | Ebook ISBN 978-1-4677-2540-8
(3) 4-6 The "sky caves" were dug into cliff faces in Nepal's Mustang region roughly one-thousand years ago. Variously used as living and burial spaces, the caves remained unexplored and unused for centuries. The author, sister of expedition leader Pete Athans, offers a wealth of information about this little-known archaeological wonder. Color photographs provide stunning visuals. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

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