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OverviewA lavishly illustrated guide to the major archaeological sites of Israel, Mount Sinai, and Jordan. From Masada to Megiddo to Petra, this handy guide helps readers explore and appreciate the Holy Land's fascinating archaeological sites and attractions. Organised geographically, it is divided into chapters on Jerusalem, North Israel, South Israel, Mount Sinai, and Jordan, spotlighting venerable and varied religious sanctuaries, ancient cities, massive cliff-side fortresses, and the incomparable stone city of Petra. The authoritative text delves into each region's history, architecture, and archaeological highlights, accompanied by superb photographs of each site, floor plans, details of decorative motifs, statuary, architectural features, and much more. With its portable and durable flexi-bound format and the wealth of information it contains in a concise format, this is an indispensable travel companion for the archaeologically-minded traveller. ILLUSTRATIONS: 612 colour illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Fabio Bourbon , Enrico LavagnoPublisher: White Star Imprint: White Star ISBN: 9788854404533ISBN 10: 8854404535 Pages: 228 Publication Date: 15 January 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJournalist Fabio Bourbon has written many books for White Star including Egypt: Yesterday and Today, Lost Civilizations, Holy Land: Yesterday and Today, and Petra Archaeological Guide. Enrico Lavagno has published with White Star for many years, particularly in the fields of archaeology, history, and art. Among numerous other projects, he is the author of The World Flying High. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |