Johann Ludwig Burckhardt (1784-1817), scholar

Johann Ludwig Burckhardt

Johann Ludwig Burckhardt / John Lewis Burckhardt (1784-1817) was a Swiss scholar and explorer. Traveled extensively in the Middle East. In 1812 rediscovered the ruins of Petra.

• Travelers -- Travelogues -- Land of Israel -- Petra
• Bible Studies -- English language

Works

Books

• Travels in Syria and the Holy Land (1822 Burckhardt), book

Biography

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References

• Desert Dweller: The Life of Jean Louis Burckhardt (1969 Sim), book