Cultural Landscapes of Israel (eBook)

This book introduces an inventory of proposed cultural landscapes in Israel, which have been identified, researched and mapped by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. 

Aviad Sar Shalom is environmental and urban planner, senior practitioner in geography, lecturer and writer. He took part in some of the most significant planning projects in Israel over the past two decades and is a LEED Accredited Professional with a Neighborhood Development Specialty. Aviad Sar Shalom has a M.A. in Geography and Urban Planning from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Dr. Avi (Avraham) Sasson is a Senior Lecturer at Ashkelon Academic College, in the Department of Land of Israel Studies. He served as Head of this department for a decade until 2003. Dr. Sasson completed his MA and PhD at Bar Ilan University. His fields of specialization are the material culture and historical geography of the Land of Israel in modern times and the development of holy sites in Israel. Dr. Sasson contributed towards a number of books, both as an author and as an editor. He is a member of the Committee for Site Preservation in Israel and has written a number of research reports on Historical Buildings and Sites in Israel.