Roads of Arabia Archaeology History of Saudi Arabia Somogy NEW – Book

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Art book: Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Discover an essential reference work published by the prestigious Somogy Éditions d’Art. This monumental exhibition catalogue is a must-have for anyone passionate about ancient history, Near Eastern archaeology, and the ancient art of the Middle East. ISBN: 9782757203958.

Book specifications:
– Condition: Exceptional—BRAND NEW copy in original shrink-wrap.
– Language: Text entirely in English.
– Volume: Large format, 608 pages on high-quality paper.
– Imagery: Over 400 illustrations and photographs, primarily in color, including detailed shots of museum pieces and excavation sites.
– Editorial direction: Authored by world-renowned experts, including Béatrice André-Salvini (former Director of the Department of Near Eastern Antiquities at the Louvre Museum), Françoise Demange, and Carine Juvin.

This large-format art book traces the little-known, millennia-long history of the Arabian Peninsula—from the earliest prehistoric tools and the rise of Islam to the dawn of the modern world. The work is structured around the ancient caravan routes and the incense and spice trade paths that traversed the desert, linking Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean world.

Spanning 608 pages, the book explores major archaeological themes. :
– Pre-Islamic civilizations and forgotten kingdoms: The golden age of caravan oasis cities such as Tayma, Dedan (AlUla), and Qaryat al-Faw.
– Statuary and anthropomorphic art: Analysis of the famous Neolithic anthropomorphic stelae, the colossal statues of the kings of Lihyan, and Greco-Roman bronzes.
– Writing systems and epigraphy: An overview of the ancient languages ​​of Arabia through rock inscriptions (Aramaic, Nabataean, South Arabian, the beginnings of the Arabic alphabet).
– The impact of the Roman Empire and the Nabataeans: Cultural connections with the archaeological site of Hegra (Madain Salih), Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site.
– Pilgrimage routes to Mecca: The historical transition to the Islamic era, the art of calligraphy, the tombstones of the al-Ma’la cemetery, and religious art objects.

This volume serves as the official catalogue for the renowned international traveling exhibition that began at the Louvre Museum in Paris before touring major museums around the world. It brings together exceptional archaeological artifacts, the majority of which had never before left Saudi Arabia.

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