Israel: Past & Present - Softcover

Bahat, D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8881620839 ISBN 13: 9788881620838

Publisher: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns, 2002

Synopsis

Beginning with a brief history of the region, Israel: Past and Present features overlays of Jerusalem throughout the ages, important religious sites such as the Western Wall and the Church at Kursi, and famed archaeological ruins like Masada and Caesarea. Works of art found at the sites, such as mosaics, frescoes and sculpture, are explored to learn about the use of these ancient locales and the lives of the people who inhabited them.

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From the Back Cover:

See History Come Alive in This Unique Full–Color Guide Inside you'll find sixteen full–color photos of Israel's most famous sites each with a beautifully illustrated overlay that takes you back in time to how it really was! Masada The City of David The Temple Mount in Jerusalem Crusader Castles Byzantine Churches The Synagogue at Capernaum Megiddo Caesarea The Hot Springs of Hamat Gader The Roman Ruins at Beit She'an Guaranteed to Delight Armchair Travelers And a Great Resource for Visitors, Too Practical information for all the sites: admission charges, hours, how to get there, and more Where to stay and dine, from famous Jerusalem hotels and hospices to spa resorts and country restaurants around the Sea of Galilee More to see and do including details on visiting the nature reserves near the major sites Detailed, accurate maps to help you get around And much more! Find us online at www.frommers.com

About this edition

• Publisher: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 8881620839
• ISBN 13: 9788881620838
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76