Since its publication in Italian in 1996, this has become the classic introduction to the history and archaeology of southern Arabia. Now in English, it make all the evidence available to a new audience. The first part of the book reviews what is known about the region from early visitors to the area from the 15th century onwards and from the research and excavations of 19th-century antiquarians. The remainder of the text presents a chronological outline of the prehistoric and historic periods of Yemen history, discussing and describing the major sites, cities, architecture, inscriptions, art and sculpture of the various kingdoms that developed.

Arabia Felix. An Exploration of the Archaeological History of Yemen (Origins of Arabia)

Arts & Photography

Maigret, Alessandro de

Photography & Video

Stacey International

Italian archaeologist, Alessandro de Maigret, reveals the ancient land of Arabia Felix (today's Yemen), home of the legendary Queen of Sheba, in this work. First, sifting through ancient texts, and the early accounts of travelers, explorers and scientists, he pieces together a picture of our mysteriously incomplete knowledge of the region. Based on his findings at various sites, he seeks to take the reader on a journey back into history, answering questions which have remained shrouded in conjecture. Disproving legends and untangling the confusion of earlier explanations, de Maigret draws together his own findings with those from many other disciplines to present a picture of one of the oldest and least understood societies in the world. Since its publication in Italian in 1996, this has become the classic introduction to the history and archaeology of southern Arabia. Now in English, it make all the evidence available to a new audience.

Arabia Felix: An Exploration of the Archaeological History of Yemen (Origins of Arabia)

History

Wilkinson, Tony

Ancient Civilizations

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