Pella in Jordan: A Window to the Past

Synopsis

Chronicles the archaeological excavations at Pella in Jordan, showing the work of the archaeologists and the local people who live in the area. Also visits both ancient and modern Jordan: Petra, Jerash, Shobak, Aquaba and Amman, and these sites are related to the work being conducted at Pella.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 55 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £38.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

Ages 13 and above.

Subjects

Archaeology

Keywords

ancient civilisations; archaeological investigation; Jordan; Middle East

Production Company

Name

Astarte

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.