Arielli, Nir
The Dead Sea: A 10,000 Year History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300259421
- author:
- Arielli, Nir
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 16.2 x 3 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Oceans & Seas,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Dead Sea: A 10,000 Year History The Dead Sea is a place of contradictions, where hot springs are prized for their healing properties, yet its waters are deadly to most lifeforms. For centuries, civilizations have thrived around its shores, leaving behind a rich history of human stories. From ancient settlements to modern-day conflicts, the Dead Sea has played a significant role in the region's development. This panoramic account explores the history of the Dead Sea, revealing its importance in the lives of Jews, Arabs, Greeks, Nabataeans, Romans, Crusaders, and Mamluks. The book delves into the lake's significance in the realms of religion, economy, military power, and scientific discovery, highlighting its dual nature as a source of wealth and a site of war. As the Dead Sea faces environmental degradation and renewed conflict, Arielli makes a powerful case for its preservation.
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