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The Discovery of Dura-Europos Hardcover – November 1, 1979

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From the third century A.D. until the 1920s, the ancient city of Dura, which the Greeks called Europos, lay covered by the sands of time. Today, hardly a book that touches on the ancient Eastern Mediterranean or on the development of art and religion in the West is without reference to the spectacular discoveries made at this site on the western bank of the Euphrates River. The Parthian Temple, the painted Christian Chapel, and the standing Jewish Synagogue with its four walls covered with paintings from the Old Testament are vital sources for the understanding of pagan religions, Judaism in the early centuries of the Christian Era, and early Christianity.

The chance discovery of Dura by British troops in 1920 and its subsequent study of French and American archaeologists resulted in one of the most famous archaeological recoveries of the twentieth century. Scholarly publication of the finds at Dura has been copious, but here the exciting story of the actual campaigns is revealed. As Dura’s riches are gradually uncovered through these chapters, a deeper understanding of their meaning emerges.

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336 pages
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English
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Yale University Press
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November 1, 1979
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7 x 0.75 x 10 inches
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0300022883
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978-0300022889
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press; First edition (November 1, 1979)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300022883
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300022889
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.81 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.75 x 10 inches

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- #248 in Ancient Mesopotamia History
- #1,378 in Ancient Greek History (Books)
- #1,992 in History of Civilization & Culture

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Verifying History and Religion at Dura Europos

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Students of antiquity and armchair archaeologists are indebted to Dr. Hopkins, Other than to have been part of the team uncovering this site on the Euphrates, it would be impossible for the serious student or casual archaeologist to get a sense of the adventure and excitement of discovery provided by this book.

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