Golden Jerusalem

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New and fascinating archeological discoveries are continually unfolding in the land of Israel. In Golden Jerusalem, renowned archeologist Menashe Har-El presents a new and fully-updated edition of his famous book, This is Jerusalem, that includes many of the latest archeological finds.

In great detail, with information on the most recent archeological discoveries, maps, up-to-date pictures and illustrations, Golden Jerusalem illustrates the continuous and profound intertwining of Jewish life and spirituality with the physical structures and geography of Jerusalem. All those who appreciate Jerusalem's glory, including tourists, historians, archeologists and geography researchers, will find an indispensable resource and fascinating read in Har-El's Golden Jerusalem.

Professor Menashe Har-El is a historical geographer and among the elite researchers of Jerusalem. Golden Jerusalem is a culmination of research and teaching on the geography and history of the Land of Israel at the Hebrew University and Tel Aviv University during a period of almost fifty years. In the course of his investigative activities, Professor Har-El has been awarded many prizes in Jerusalem and in Israel, among them: Ben Zvi Prize (1969) for his book Sinai Journeys - The Route of the Exodus; David Yellin Jerusalem Prize (1972) for his books This is Jerusalem and Travels in the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea; Jabotinsky Prize (2000) for his book The Historical Geography of the Land of Israel and Israel Prize for Land of Israel Studies (2002).