A lavishly illustrated guide to the major archaeological sites of Israel, Mount Sinai, and Jordan. From Masada to Megiddo to Petra, this handy guide helps readers explore and appreciate the Holy Land's fascinating archaeological sites and attractions. Organised geographically, it is divided into chapters on Jerusalem, North Israel, South Israel, Mount Sinai, and Jordan, spotlighting venerable and varied religious sanctuaries, ancient cities, massive cliff-side fortresses, and the incomparable stone city of Petra. The authoritative text delves into each region's history, architecture, and archaeological highlights, accompanied by superb photographs of each site, floor plans, details of decorative motifs, statuary, architectural features, and much more. With its portable and durable flexi-bound format and the wealth of information it contains in a concise format, this is an indispensable travel companion for the archaeologically-minded traveller. ILLUSTRATIONS: 612 colour illustrations