Hidden in the Sands: Uncovering Qatar's Past - Softcover

Gillespie, Frances; Al-Naimi, Faisal Abdulla

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1909339067 ISBN 13: 9781909339064

Verlag: Medina Publishing Ltd, 2013

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This beautifully illustrated and clearly written book does more than uncover Qatar's past for the first time it offers the younger generation a chance to understand our nation's archaeological history. Hidden in the Sands is both a visual feast and an important contribution towards helping us all appreciate the rich cultural heritage of Qatar. --HE Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Thani - Vice Chairperson, Qatar Museums Authority

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The first book of its kind to be published for a general readership from youngsters upwards, Hidden in the Sands: Uncovering Qatar's Past is the fascinating, fun and educational story of Qatar's heritage and the exciting discoveries being made by archaeologists. This informative and delightful book is published through the generosity of Maersk Oil as part of its programme to support education and unlock Qatar's history and heritage. Hidden beneath the sand and sea and revealed on rocks are the clues which explain why this ancient land has been such a key region throughout history. Here you can follow the detective work of archaeologists and discover Qatar's rich past. In conjunction with a fully interactive website and also available in an Arabic edition, Hidden in the Sands describes in words and pictures the treasures uncovered by archaeologists, the methods they use, and the significance of their discoveries. Today, using state-of-the-art technology for excavation, dating and conservation, teams of experts are working all over Qatar to reconstruct its past. Hidden in the Sands is fully illustrated with photographs, maps and diagrams, and embellished by the vivid and evocative illustrations of the artist Norman MacDonald. Told simply and with in-depth and up-to-date detail, it leads readers through the fascinating world of archaeology. Like reconstructing an earthenware jar from a hundred little shards, this work pieces together the fragments of the past to produce a complete and beautiful whole.

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• Verlag: Medina Publishing Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1909339067
• ISBN 13: 9781909339064
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 48
• Zeichner: Macdonald Norman