The Christian Art of Byzantine Syria South Africa ISBN13: 9780830714780 ISBN10: 0830714782 Material

ISBN13: 9780830714780 ISBN10: 0830714782 Material Type: paperback

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The Christian Art of Byzantine Syria South Africa ISBN13: 9780830714780 ISBN10: 0830714782 MaterialThe thriving Byzantine Empire produced a particularly fine standard of art and architecture between the 4th and 7th centuries. Many well preserved examples of this rich archaeological history can be found in Syria. In particular, the legendary Dead Cities of northern Syria were largely unexplored until recently and this book provides a fascinating insight into the once thriving towns, including their markets, houses, halls, bath houses, churches,