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The Petra Church (Hardcover)
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The Petra Church (Hardcover)
Series: American Center of Oriental Research Publications
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Excavation of the Petra Church site was more than just an
excavation, it was a complete project that included the excavation,
publication, conservation, and presentation of the site. This
beautiful book, published in 2001, was a milestone of the work of
ACOR in the Petra Park that continues until today. The Petra Church
offers a wealth of detail and scholarship about not only the
excavations but also the historical environment of the communities
living in the Petra area. The contents of the book touch on the
ecclesiastical history of Petra and of this specific church, the
architecture, marble furnishings and mosaics of the church, and
great details concerning the myriad of finds unearthed in the
excavations, such as storage jars, lamps, coins and figurines.
Excavations began in 1991, soon revealing important mosaics in the
two aisles of the Petra Church. In order to preserve the mosaics
after excavation, a competition was held to solicit architectural
designs for a permanent shelter over the archaeological site. After
much discussion and debate, a shelter designed by American
architect Rob Shutler was chosen and funding for its construction
was secured from USAID. The shelter was completed in 1997.
Illustrated throughout in colour and black & white.
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