| Sanliurfa City Guide Contributor(s): Akinci, Adem (Author) |
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ISBN: 1597842079 ISBN-13: 9781597842075 Publisher: Tughra Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2010 Annotation: Providing a deep religious history of the region accompanied by factual information on significant sites in the city, this in-depth travel resource focuses on a lesser-known center of trade and culture in Turkey--Sanliurfa, or Urfa for short. Known as the "city of prophets," the guide outlines Urfa's numerous religious sites that are frequented by tourists year round, including the cave in which the prophet Abraham was born; Fish Lake, where Abraham was thrown into the fire; the cave where Job was cured from his illness; and the tomb of Elisha. Focusing on the aspects of the city that appeal to the Abrahamic religions, this fascinating manual describes in detail many of the famous ancient monuments in Urfa, including numerous mosques and churches. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Europe - Eastern - Travel | Middle East - General |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.2" W x 8.3" (0.55 lbs) 136 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sanliurfa, or Urfa for short, has been renowned as a centre of trade and culture for centuries, situated at the crossroads of various travel routes. It connects the east and western parts of Anatolia, where the roads that link the Middle East and Asia as well as trade routes such as the Silk Road pass. This title offers a guide to the city. |