Petra
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From a University of Cincinnati press release: A team of international archaeologists including Christian Cloke of the University of Cincinnati is providing new insights into successful and extensive water management and agricultural production in and around the ancient desert city of Petra, located in present-day Jordan. Ongoing investigations, of which Cloke is a part, are…
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Extensive article from Der Spiegel (in English) as Petra’s heritage status is apparently in jeopardy: Unlocking the Mysteries of Petra
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Tip o’ the pileus to Lindsay Powell for directing us to this article in History Today, marking the bicentennial (August 22, 1812) of the ‘rediscovery’ of Petra by J.L. Burckhardt: The discovery of Petra (History Today) To add to the celebrations — and I’m not sure how long this one will stay on the web…
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