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Jerusalem Explored, Volume 1—Text / Being a Description of the Ancient and Modern City, with Numerous Illustrations Consisting of Views, Ground Plans and Sections

By Ermete Pierotti
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An extended archaeological and topographical study based on prolonged on-site excavation and observation. The author reconstructs the city's ancient layout and landmarks by combining fieldwork with biblical texts, rabbinical traditions, and Josephus, offering detailed descriptions and ground plans of Mount Moriah, the Church of the Resurrection, the Via Dolorosa, and surrounding hills, valleys, tombs, cisterns, and ritual sites. Chapters record methods and findings, examine walls and defensive works, survey convents and cemeteries, discuss water sources and their quality, and assess competing identifications of monuments, all accompanied by illustrations, measured plans, and sections to clarify the ancient and modern topography.

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Ermete Pierotti

Ermete Pierotti was a notable figure in the exploration and documentation of Jerusalem during the 19th century. He is best known for his comprehensive work, "Jerusalem Explored," which consists of two volumes detailing both the ancient and modern aspects of the city. The first volume provides a textual description, while the second features numerous illustrations, including views, ground plans, and sections that enhance the reader's understanding of Jerusalem's rich history and architecture. Pierotti's contributions have been significant in the field of historical geography and continue to serve as valuable resources for scholars and enthusiasts of the city's heritage.

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