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American Center of Oriental Research Publications: Petra Church by C. Kanellopoulos, R. Schick, Z. T. Fiema and T. Waliszewski (2001, Hardcover)

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Notes: COVER MAY NOT MATCH THE PICTURE ON THIS SITE. NO DUST JACKET. Text is clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Binding is slightly shaken, hinges strong. AN EXCELLENT READING OR REFERENCE COPY.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAmerican Center for Oriental Research

ISBN-109957854305

ISBN-139789957854300

eBay Product ID (ePID)30367108

Product Key Features

Number of Pages463 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePetra Church

SubjectArchaeology, Ancient / General, Buildings / Religious, Antiquities & Archaeology, History / Ancient & Classical

Publication Year2001

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion, Architecture, Social Science, History

AuthorC. Kanellopoulos, R. Schick, Z. T. Fiema, T. Waliszewski

SeriesAmerican Center of Oriental Research Publications

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight105.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2002-332968

TitleLeadingThe

Series Volume Number3

IllustratedYes

SynopsisExcavation of the Petra Church site was more than just an excavation, it was a complete project that included the excavation, publication, conservation, and presentation of the site. This beautiful book, published in 2001, was a milestone of the work of ACOR in the Petra Park that continues until today. This hardcover volume offers a wealth of detail and scholarship about not only the excavations but also the historical environment of the communities living in the Petra area. The contents of the book touch on the ecclesiastical history of Petra and of this specific church, the architecture, marble furnishings and mosaics of the church, and great details concerning the myriad of finds unearthed in the excavations, such as storage jars, lamps, coins and figurines. Excavations began in 1991, soon revealing important mosaics in the two aisles of the Petra Church. In order to preserve the mosaics after excavation, a competition was held to solicit architectural designs for a permanent shelter over the archaeological site. After much discussion and debate, a shelter designed by American architect Rob Shutler was chosen and funding for its construction was secured from USAID. The shelter was completed in 1997.

LC Classification NumberDS154.9.P48P44 2001