Forgotten Fortress E-Book

Mohammad Hassan Shekhar

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Perched on a windswept hilltop in the heart of Wiltshire, Old Sarum is more than just a ruin; it's a gateway to Britain's turbulent past. From the Iron Age to the Norman Conquest, this once mighty fortress has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations. Walk the ancient walls, stand in the shadow of its lost cathedral, and feel the echoes of power, war, and faith that shaped the British Isles. Join the journey to uncover the secrets of Old Sarum—where every stone tells a story.

Leseprobe

Mohammad H. Shekhar

Forgotten Fortress

Unearthing Old Sarum: Britain’s Ancient Stronghold

Perched on a windswept hilltop in the heart of Wiltshire, Old Sarum is more than just a ruin; it's a gateway to Britain's turbulent past. From the Iron Age to the Norman Conquest, this once mighty fortress has witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations. Walk the ancient walls, stand in the shadow of its lost cathedral, and feel the echoes of power, war, and faith that shaped the British Isles. Join the journey to uncover the secrets of Old Sarum—where every stone tells a story.

Foreword

The journey that brought me to Glasgow didn’t start with a simple decision but rather with a deep yearning that had grown within me over many years. As a child growing up in Pakistan, the world of history always seemed magical to me. Stories of King Tutankhamun, the great pharaohs, and the archaeological wonders of the earth had captivated my imagination. But the more I read, the more I realized that history was not just distant tales. It was a web of connections that spanned the globe—and I wanted to understand those connections.

So why Glasgow? Why a place that, at first glance, might not seem connected to my own origins or my personal history? This question followed me as I decided to take the leap and move to the UK to study history and archaeology. To many of my friends and family, it seemed like an unusual choice. In a city known for its industrial past, its cultural diversity, and its gritty charm, I was searching for answers rooted in distant epochs. But that was precisely what made Glasgow so fascinating for me.