The Holy Land: An Archaeological Guide from Earliest Times to 1700

by JeromeMurphy-O'Connor (Author)

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  Paperback
  1992

  $5.12

  For this, the third edition of The Holy Land , Father Jerome Murphy O'Connor has revised, updated and expanded the book. It presupposes little knowledge of history or archaeology and gives directions about how to find sites and monuments of interest - from Stone Age caves, the grandiose buildings of Herod the Great, Roman roads, Byzantine churches and synagogues, to the hunting places of Arab princes, Crusader fortifications and decorated Mameluke houses. The author also encourages visitors to range off the beaten track and includes reports of recent excavations as well as numerous detailed site plans and maps.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.29

  Of immense significance to three major religions and cultures, the Holy Land has attracted visitors since the fifth century BC. This guide provides: coverage of all the main sites in the city of Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land; 150 high-quality site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs; routes through the Old City of Jerusalem, and comprehensive list of sites in the Holy Land, ranging from Abu Ghosh and Akko, to Wadi Kharitun and Yehiam; a brief historical outline and glossary of essential terms; and information about museums and opening times, and advice on visiting desert areas.