Carl Phillips, Institute of Archaeology, University College, London
"This is certainly the best synthesis available of the history and archaeology of South Arabia."
Book Description
The great Italian archaeologist, Alessandro de Maigret, reveals the ancient land of Arabia Felix (today's Yemen), home of the legendary Queen of Sheba, as never known before. First, sifting through sacred texts and the early accounts of travellers, explorers and scientists, he pieces together a fascinating picture of the region. Based on his own new findings at previously unexplored sites, de Maigret takes us further back into history than any other comprehensive study has ventured.
Strengthened by his long experience in the field, de Maigret answers questions that until now have remained shrouded in conjecture and misguided theory. The author's careful examination of the evidence and clever unravelling of new information is rich with fascinating detail and as exciting to follow for the expert as the layman. Disproving legends and untangling the confusion of earlier explanations, he draws together his own findings along with those from many other disciplines to present the most complete picture to date of some of the oldest - and least understood - societies in the world.
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