John Lewis Burckhardt
Johann Ludwig Burckhardt was a Swiss traveller, geographer and Orientalist. Burckhardt assumed the alias Sheikh Ibrahim Ibn Abdallah during his travels in Arabia. He wrote his letters in French and signed Louis. He is best known for rediscovering two of the world's most famous examples of rock-cut architecture – the ruins of the ancient Nabataean city of Petra in Jordan and the temples of Abu Simbel in Egypt.
Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories in Hedjaz which the Mohammedans regard as sacred
A determined traveler navigates foreign customs, financial woes, and physical discomfort in a quest to observe the Islamic world.
By John Lewis Burckhardt
Travels in Nubia
Embark on an adventure through early 19th-century Nubia as seen through the eyes of a determined explorer eager to uncover the secrets of an unfamiliar land.
By John Lewis Burckhardt
Travels in Syria and the Holy Land
Embark on a journey to discover the hidden wonders of Syria and the Holy Land, where ancient cultures and unexplored landscapes await.
By John Lewis Burckhardt