The book documents a specific archaeological excavation in Syria during a period of peace and cultural richness. The author, Jenny Zimmer, alongside contributors Claudia Sagona, Andrew Jamieson, and Graeme Clarke, presents a collection of photographs and personal recollections from their work at the Bronze Age site of el Qitar. This work captures a moment in time before the region was affected by conflict, highlighting the antiquities, natural beauty, and people of Syria.

This book offers a poignant look at Syria prior to its recent conflicts, focusing on the archaeological endeavors at el Qitar. The contributions from experienced archaeologists like Sagona, Jamieson, and Clarke lend significant weight to the historical and cultural context presented. The work serves as a visual and narrative record, intended to remind readers of the beauty and heritage that has been impacted by war. It is presented as a testament to a lost era and a call for future restoration.