Sheba, or Saba, is a region of high mountains and vast deserts situated in the southwest of the Arabian peninsula, in what is known today as Yemen. The mysteries and riches of Sheba and its people enticed the likes of Alexander the Great, the Emperor Augustus, and the kings of Ethiopia and Byzantium. From the 8th century to the 1st century BC, the kingdom of Sheba dominated other realms in Southern Arabia, imposing its language, institutions and artistic forms throughout the region. This book provides a detailed synthesis of this remote civilization, the uniqueness of the region's geography and climate, and the major events that shaped its history. It offers valuable insights into the Sabeans' daily life, their customs and religion, their relations with neighbouring civilizations, and their modes of commerce.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
ISBN-13
9780268020040
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96232276
Product Key Features
Author
Jean-Francois Breton
Publication Name
Arabia Felix from the Time of the Queen of Sheba: Eighth Century B.C. to First Century A.D.
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2000
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
228 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
229mm
Item Width
152mm
Item Weight
340g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jean-Francois Breton
Topic
Holidays
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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