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"Originally presented at a public symposium held on April 1st, 1982 ... sponsored jointly by the Project on the History of Israel and Egypt, and the Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures at Tel Aviv University."--P. 11.
Reproduction of the original: A History of Sinai by Lina Eckenstein
Sinai (Egypt); environmental aspects; pictorial work.
"Egypt is one of the two wings of the world, and the excellences of which it can boast are countless. Its metropolis is the dome of Islam, its river the most splendid of rivers."--Al-Muqaddasi, c. 1000 To travelers, Egypt is a place of dreams: a country whose lifeblood is a mighty river, flowing from the heart of Africa. Along the fertile fringe of its banks an astonishing civilization raised spectacular monuments that our modern minds can hardly encompass. For centuries this past dominated travelers' minds-yet the present and its great buildings too engaged their interest and admiration and ga.
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Sinai is the ultimate travel guide to this beautiful part of Egypt. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from Sharm el-Sheikh and the diving sites at Ras Mohammed to Mount Sinai itself. Detailed maps and up-to- date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, bars, shops and dive operators, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to Egypt, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around the region, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, sports and outdoor activities. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Egypt.
Hoffmeier finds evidence to support Biblical narratives for the years spent by the Israeli tribes in the wilderness, & explores alternative theories on the location of Mount Sinai.