{"product_id":"2026200007674-secondhand-deities-and-dolphins-the-story-of-the-nabataeans","title":"Deities And Dolphins: The Story Of The Nabataeans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Light chipping on jacket and creases. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work of archaeological history and Near Eastern scholarship, Deities and Dolphins: The Story of the Nabataeans chronicles the rise and cultural legacy of the Nabataean civilization, the enigmatic Arab trading kingdom that flourished in the ancient world from roughly the fourth century BCE through the first century CE. Drawing on decades of fieldwork and excavation, renowned archaeologist Nelson Glueck presents a richly detailed account of Nabataean religion, art, and commerce, with particular attention to the distinctive dolphin motif that recurs throughout their sacred and decorative arts. The work argues that these symbols unlock deeper truths about Nabataean spiritual life and their far-reaching connections across the ancient Mediterranean and Arabian worlds. Written with the authority of a scholar who walked the very terrain he describes, the narrative balances rigorous academic analysis with an almost adventurous tone, making it as compelling for the general reader as for the specialist. Deities and Dolphins remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand one of antiquity's most sophisticated and underappreciated civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887872848091,"sku":"2026200007674-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/383bc5ea-1b64-4820-9459-6b432b08d980.png?v=1781747232","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007674-secondhand-deities-and-dolphins-the-story-of-the-nabataeans","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}