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David Roberts and the Holy Land

Scottish artist David Roberts' journey to the Holy Land in 1839 foreshadowed the beginning of the study of the archaeology of the Bible lands. George Hart discusses Roberts' route and the archaeological sites he visited. Hilary Williams explores how Roberts' drawings significantly influenced the British understanding of what the Holy Land looked like.

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