Ancient South Arabia: From the Queen of Sheba to the Advent of Islam

by Klaus Schippmann

At a crossroads between Africa, Asia, and Europe, the South Arabian kingdoms were major commercial and cultural players in world history. Their art and architecture, and especially their irrigation system, featuring a gigantic dam high in the mountains, give witness to a fascinating civilization, the myth and historical dimensions of which have captured our collective imaginations. The author, who participated in several archaeological excavations in Southern Arabia, provides a concise history of the kingdoms from the 10th century B.C.E. to the 7th century C.E.. European reviewers of the German edition praised especially his elaboration on the social structures of the kingdoms, their economy and trade, geography, languages, scripture, military and religion.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Joseph Hazboun · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting book that provides an overview of most of the significant archeological discoveries in Yemen (Saba'). The author's style is simple and straight forward which adds to the book's attraction.