Author(s): Anthony Ham

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The Middle East is one of history s grand epics a cradle of civilizations and a beautiful, complicated land that s home to some of the most hospitable people on the planet. Anthony Ham, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 8 expert authors 30+ major archaeological sites 53 weeks of research 90 maps Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps At-a-glance practical information 3D plans of iconic sights Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background