Petra

Name: Petra
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ISBN: 9781859641477

ISBN-10: 1859641474

ISBN-13: 9781859641477

Edition: 3rd 2000 (Revised)

Authors: Rosalyn Maqsood, Ann Jousiffe

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This completely updated and revised third edition includes: detailed maps of walks around the city; comprehensive tours of monuments, tombs and ancient religious sites; practical advice on where to stay and what to take; and a complete account of the city's Nabatean, biblical and Roman history Petra is a symbol of the hidden treasures of the Near East and one of the world's most spectacular and popular travel destinations. Its famous rose-red cliffs in which its ancient inhabitants carved lavish funeral monuments were hidden for many centuries, until their rediscovery in 1812. This long desertion means that the ruins are well preserved, and the visitor can now enjoy exploring the many…

Book details

List price: $16.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Garnet Publishing, Limited
Publication date: 1/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English

Ann Jousiffe was an experienced journalist, photographer and writer of travel guides. Her previous publications include Lebanon (Lonely Planet, 1998) and contributing chapters to Jordan, Syria and Lebanon (Lonely Planet, 1999) and North Africa (Lonely Planet, 1998). Sadly, she passed away before this book was published.




Introduction


The ruins


Petra's inhabitants today


Lost cities


The discovery of Petra



History


Petra in ancient history


The Nabataean period (sixth century BCE-106 CE)


The religion of Petra


Everyday life in ancient Petra



Walking Tours


Travelling from Amman


Travelling from Aqaba


An overnight itinerary


The best use of a 24-hour stay


The Tours



The Siq Gorge



The High Place of Sacrifice (Jabal al-Najr)



The City Ruins



Al-Habis and the Wadi Siyagh



Umm al-Biyara



The Royal Tombs



North and north-east Petra



Al-Barid, a mini-Petra



Wadi Sabrah



Ed Deir



Jabal Harun



Petra environs



Practical Matters


Jordan: basic information


Everyday life in Petra today


Planning your trip


Accommodation and restaurants


Transport


Other practical matters


Manners and modes



Appendices


The teachings of Islam


Useful addresses


Further reading


Useful words and phrases


Archaeological periods in the Holy Land


Index