Petra : splendors of the Nabataean civilization /

Petra : splendors of the Nabataean civilization /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Ossorio, Francesca A. (Francesca Arianna), 1978-
Uniform title:	Petra. English
Imprint:	Vercelli, Italy : White Star Publishers, c2009.
Description:	303 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps (chiefly col.) ; 36 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Excavations (Archaeology) -- Jordan -- Petra (Extinct city) Art, Nabataean -- Jordan -- Petra (Extinct city) Nabataeans. Nabataeans -- Pictorial works. Art, Nabataean. Excavations (Archaeology) Nabataeans. Petra (Extinct city) Petra (Extinct city) -- Pictorial works. Jordan -- Petra (Extinct city) Pictorial works.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7644310

Hidden Bibliographic Details
Varying Form of Title:	Splendors of the Nabataean civilization
Other authors / contributors:	Manferto, Valeria.
ISBN:	9788854404458 8854404454
Notes:	Translation of: Petra : splendori della civiltà nabatea. Includes bibliographical references (p. 298) and index.
Summary:	"Nestled in the mountains of Jordan, Petra is the most spectacular ancient city remaining in the modern world. This fascinating volume takes readers on a memorable journey through this wonderland of hundreds of temples, tombs, and elaborate buildings carved out of solid stone. Tracing the origins of Petra to prehistoric times, the text describes its evolution, demise, and eventual rediscovery in 1812. Throughout the book, archival photographs showcase the remarkable architecture and readers are given the opportunity to explore al-Khazueh, "The Treasury," one of the most impressive of Petra's monuments. Other remarkable sights include the 8,000-seat amphitheater, Petra Church with its beautifully preserved mosaics, and al-Deir or "The Monastery" perched high on a cliff, all vividly depicted in the photography of this handsome volume. With text contributed in part by the distinguished American Center of Oriental Research in Amman, this authoritative resource is essential reading for archaeologically-minded travelers and anyone interested in ancient history."--BOOK JACKET.
Other form:	Online version: Ossorio, Francesca A. (Francesca Arianna), 1978- Petra. English. Petra. Vercelli, Italy : White Star Publishers, c2009

Table of Contents:

Nabataean civilization from its origins to the Roman conquest
The history of the re-discovery of Petra
Petra, capital of the Nabataeans
Masterpieces of rock-cut architecture
Hegra and the caravan cities of the Nabataeans.