Underground Jerusalem (Classic Reprint) Paperback – August 24, 2018

Unlock the story of Jerusalem’s hidden past through Charles Warren’s field notes and daring exploration.This nonfiction account follows explorers as they map the ancient city, traverse the Jordan Valley, and visit the Samaritans on Mount Gerizim. It blends detailed descriptions of places with the practical realities of organizing digs, overcoming political obstacles, and recording discoveries.Across chapters that cover Jerusalem’s walls, temple sites, deserts, and caves, readers gain a front‑row view of 19th‑century archaeology in practice. The narrative highlights the people, places, and challenges that shaped early excavations and the interpretation of ancient remains.- See the scope, method, and daily life of fieldwork in a major archaeological expedition.- Learn how explorers navigated top political and logistical hurdles.- Discover the kinds of artifacts and sites encountered on digs around Jerusalem and the Jordan Valley.- Understand the practical and ethical questions that guided early research.Ideal for readers of history, archaeology, and travel writing who want a grounded, firsthand look at how the past is uncovered. Read more