Exploring Western Asia (SURFING A MAGICAL INTERNET Book 14)
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (608 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073XWPS89 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 278 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
They could visit lost civilizations, too, or marvel at natural and man-made wonders around the globe. So many stories, captivating all. And as we move from the Dardanelles, the Sea of Marmara, and the Bosporus to the mountains of Judaea and the valley of the Euphrates, we also meet the people—Turks celebrating Ramadan with a sword dance, Hebrews having fun at the Feast of Ingathering, Persians welcoming a New Year at the Temple of Holy Fire. We marvel at their musical instruments, their writing, their art, the groves of date palms and coffee trees growing on terraced farms at the very edge of the Arabian desert. One can only hope that people one day will learn from history. Each card was a work of art; before long, thousands of them were circulating. Some 150 years ago, the newly formed Liebig’s Extract of Meat Company rewarded loyal customers with gifts of colorful picture cards. And everywhere we run into history: the mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the temple of Diana at Ephesus, the hanging gardens of Semiramis at Babylon, the ruins of Persepoli