History of Jerusalem

Syrian thinker and researcher Firas Al-Sawa'h presents in the eleventh volume of his complete works, "History of Jerusalem" (published by Dar Al-Takween for Authoring, Translation, and Publishing), a sober historical and archaeological study re-tracing the story of one of the most sacred and controversial cities in human history. The book dives into the city's roots from early Canaanite periods through Jebusite, ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, up to Hellenistic and Roman eras, utilizing archaeological data, inscriptions, and comparative historical sources. The author analyzes in a critical and objective manner how Jerusalem transformed from a small mountain settlement into a highly influential religious and political symbol, deconstructing the mythological and historical narratives woven around its geography and sanctuaries. Through a refined literary style combining the historian's precision with narrative aesthetics, Al-Sawa'h places the reader before a vivid canvas narrating the story of the eternal struggle for the city.

Because it offers a documented critical and historical reading away from myth regarding the history of Jerusalem, simplifying how its spiritual and political standing was shaped across ancient Eastern eras.

For ancient Near East history enthusiasts, archaeology, Jerusalem studies, and comparative history researchers, and anyone passionate about knowing the true roots of holy cities' history.