Bethany Church in Jerusalem

• Photographer
  Petra Barth, United States
• Studio
  Petra Barth
• Website
  http://petrabarthphotography.com
• Instagram
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The Church of the Nativity is a basilica located in Bethlehem, Palestinian territories. In
2012, the church complex became the first Palestinian site to be listed as a World
Heritage Site. It is is a major Christian holy site, as it marks the traditional place of
Christ's birth. It is also one of the oldest surviving Christian churches.

ANDERSWO is a book about memory, dreams and life in communities in post conflict areas. The images in ANDERSWO reflect where I have traveled to, what I have seen, and what I have experienced. A journey to unfamiliar places, both geographically and emotionally. They reveal important moments in my life. Through the lens of my camera, I am able to keep moments alive which otherwise would be forgotten. I am interested in little things, but also vast landscapes and often wandered off the beaten path to find the unexpected.
Over the many years that I created this body of work, my thoughts often kep