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Byblos. A Legacy Unearthed

English · Paperback / Softback

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Byblos has played an extraordinary role in the history of the Mediterranean. From c. 3200 BC, it developed into the preeminent port of the region due to its strategic location at the foothills of the cedar forests of Mount Lebanon and its unique ties with the pharaohs of Egypt. An important religious center, Byblos was referred to as a Holy City in Hellenistic and Roman times. The city is synonymous with writing, a legacy that lives on through the Greek word for book. With a history that reaches back nearly 8900 years, this Lebanese coastal city is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.Byblos: A Legacy Unearthed is the first anthology to be published on this remarkable city. This lavishly illustrated volume encompasses an extensive range of scholarly research, from the earliest archaeological expeditions to the latest discoveries. Its 43 chapters written by leading international experts, examine the city's history from its Neolithic origins to the Medieval era.This book is a coproduction between the National Museum of Antiquities (The Netherlands) and the Ministry of Culture/Directorate General of Antiquities (Lebanon).

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Assisted by Ministry of Culture/Directorate General of Antiquities (Lebanon) (Editor), National Museum of Antiquities (the Netherlands) (Editor)
Publisher Sidestone Press
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 08.04.2024
 
EAN 9789464262209
ISBN 978-94-64-26220-9
No. of pages 300
Dimensions 210 mm x 280 mm x 20 mm
Weight 1092 g
Illustrations 120 Farbabb.
Subject Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)

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