Petra
Maria Giulia Amadasi
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3h 17m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 17m to read Petra.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
7
days at 30 min/day
197
total minutes
Petra
Published
2002
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pages
197
ISBN-10
0226311252
Description
"For hundreds of years, travelers have wound their way through a narrow crevasse in south Jordan to marvel at the grandeur and the mystery of a city called Petra - and emerged from that fissure directly before an awe-inspiring 130-foot-high Hellenistic facade carved from the salmon pink sandstone of the surrounding cliffs. This is the Khazneh el-Far'un, or Treasury, the best known of the more than 800 monuments created in Petra between the third century B.C.E. and 106 C.E., when it served as the capital city of the Nabatean Arabs.". "No less impressive were the other achievements of the Nabateans, and in this illustrated book, Maria Giulia Amadasi Guzzo and Eugenia Equini Schneider provide an overview of their history and culture, including their language, religion, politics, economy, and a detailed guide to the city of Petra and its art and architecture. A major stop on the spice trade route, Petra attracted wealth and culture from across the Arabic and classical worlds and was abundantly furnished with architectural wonders - including advanced feats of hydraulic engineering such as dams and water conservation systems."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Petra?
This edition of Petra has approximately 197 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Petra?
For most readers, Petra typically takes between 4h 6m and 2h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 49,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Petra?
The estimated word count for Petra is approximately 49,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Petra?
Petra was written by Maria Giulia Amadasi.
When was Petra published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.