The Holy Land: Archaeological Guide to Israel, Sinai and Jordan - Softcover

Bourbon, Fabio; Lavagno, Enrico

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8854404535 ISBN 13: 9788854404533

Publisher: White Star Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

From Masada to Megiddo to Petra, this comprehensive guide helps readers explore and appreciate the Holy Land’s manifold archaeological sites and attractions. Organized 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 cliffside fortresses, and the incomparable stone city of Petra. 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 flexibound format and the wealth of information it contains in a concise format, this book is an indispensable travel companion.

About this title

About the Author:

Journalist 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: White Star Publishers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 8854404535
• ISBN 13: 9788854404533
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 228