Hanswulf Bloedhorn is recognized as a leading authority on the architecture and decoration of public and sacred buildings from the Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. His expertise extends to the archaeology of Jerusalem, where his research offers profound insights. Bloedhorn's work illuminates the historical and cultural contexts of ancient urban landscapes and their structures.
Archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem capture worldwide attention in various media outlets. Bridging the ever-widening gap between popular coverage and specialized literature, this title provides a comprehensive tour of the politics of archaeology in the city.
In this sweeping and lavishly illustrated history, Katharina Galor and Hanswulf Bloedhorn survey nearly four thousand years of human settlement and building activity in Jerusalem, from prehistoric times through the Ottoman period. The study is structured chronologically, exploring the city’s material culture, including fortifications and water systems as well as key sacred, civic, and domestic architecture. Distinctive finds such as paintings, mosaics, pottery, and coins highlight each period. Their book provides a unique perspective on the emergence and development of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the relationship among the three religions and their cultures into the modern period.