Petra: The Rose-Red City (New Horizons)

Petra: The Rose-Red City (New Horizons)

by Christian Augé (Author), Christian Augé (Author), Jean-Marie Dentzer (Author)

Synopsis

Deep in the desert of Jordan lies the hidden city of Petra, one of the greatest marvels of the ancient world. Carved from rose-red rock, Petra's monuments, dwellings and temples were for centuries the centre of a splendid civilization.

Later the city fell into ruin and its location was lost, until the Swiss explorer Johann Burckhardt rediscovered it in 1812. Petra's mysterious beauty and dramatic story have long captivated the imaginations of historians and art lovers. Excavations by the authors Christian Auge and Jean-Marie Dentzer provide new information about this unique city.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: 1
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 08 May 2000

ISBN 10: 0500300992
ISBN 13: 9780500300992
Book Overview: A comprehensive introduction to the extraordinary history of this mysterious and ruined city