Jerusalem: Above and Below Ground

Yana Chekhanovets is an exceptional archeologist with a rare gift for storytelling, allowing her to narrate century-old tales in a way that helps one understand the current state of affairs.
This book explores the first archeologists in Jerusalem, the forgery of ancient artifacts, the peculiarities of Jerusalem’s door numbering, the presence of Georgians and Armenians, ancient graffiti, the challenges of excavating in Jerusalem and the impossibility of stopping such work. It delves into the dark periods of history, the still-missing Solomon’s Temple, the first photographers of Jerusalem, the local residents’ menus in the 8th century C.E., and much more. The texts are complemented by the author’s photographs and fascinating archival materials.

Moscow: Slovo, 2024.