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Under Jerusalem

The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City

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Set in 1863, the narrative follows a French politician who uncovers rumors of biblical treasures in Jerusalem, a city then overlooked and underexplored. His groundbreaking excavation of an ancient tomb marks the beginning of serious archaeological pursuits, attracting explorers from various nations eager to stake their claims. This pivotal moment not only establishes archaeology as a legitimate field but also ignites fierce competition and controversy, transforming Jerusalem into a focal point of global interest and conflict over its historical and religious significance.

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Under Jerusalem, Andrew Lawler

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2021
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Tytuł
Under Jerusalem
Podtytuł
The Buried History of the World's Most Contested City
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2021
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
448
ISBN13
9780385546850
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3,85 z 5
Opis
Set in 1863, the narrative follows a French politician who uncovers rumors of biblical treasures in Jerusalem, a city then overlooked and underexplored. His groundbreaking excavation of an ancient tomb marks the beginning of serious archaeological pursuits, attracting explorers from various nations eager to stake their claims. This pivotal moment not only establishes archaeology as a legitimate field but also ignites fierce competition and controversy, transforming Jerusalem into a focal point of global interest and conflict over its historical and religious significance.