Petra (White Star Guides Archelogy)

by Fabio Bourbon (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $7.17

  The ruins of Petra, one of the most fascinating monumental complexes of the ancient world, enchant even the most seasoned traveler. This guide - full of practical information, complete with gorgeous photographs and dozens of maps and reconstructive drawings - is an essential tool in exploring the ancient Nabataean capital in the most rewarding ways. From fabulous Khasne to colossal Deir, each sight is described in detail and analyzed in its relation to the complex historical events and artistic evolution of a rose-red city - half as old as Time.