British Museum
Author
Language
English
Description
"An enthralling and profoundly humane book that every civilized person should read."
—The Wall Street Journal
The blockbuster New York Times bestseller and the companion volume to the wildly popular radio series
—The Wall Street Journal
The blockbuster New York Times bestseller and the companion volume to the wildly popular radio series
When did people first start to wear jewelry or play music? When were cows domesticated, and why do we feed their milk to our children? Where were the first cities, and what made them succeed? Who developed
...19) The art of Hajj
Author
Publisher
Interlink Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
The annual ritual pilgrimage to Makkah was established by the Prophet Muhammad in the last year of his life (AD 632). Over the following centuries the experience and importance of Hajj have been evocatively documented in countless ways. Highlighting the pilgrims' journey across time, the sacred rituals of Hajj, and the city of Makkah itself, this beautiful little book features illuminated manuscripts, wall paintings and photographs, as well as calligraphy,...