Petra Revealed. History, Civilization and Monuments of the City carved into the Rock
Scripta Maneant
English Text.
Reggio Emilia, 2020; paperback, pp. 176, col. ill.
ISBN: 88-95847-69-5
- EAN13: 9788895847696
Subject: Essays on Ancient Times,Travel's Culture
Places: Out of Europe
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Weight: 0.84 kg
The ancient city of Petra, in what is now southwest Jordan, has long been a pilgrimage for adventurous travellers. Built over 2,000 years ago, the Rose City (it is famously carved from red sandstone) holds a unique place in the world of archeological wonders. This beautifully photographed book, a revised and expanded edition, is for tourists and armchair travellers alike. With an updated text and over 350 photographs, maps, drawings, and plans, the author discusses every aspect of Petra, illuminating both the history and splendour of this astonishing site.