Milwright, Marcus - Introduction To Islamic Archaeology

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Introduction To Islamic Archaeology  

 

By: Milwright, Marcus (Author).  Edinburgh University Press. Published: 28/02/2010. Audience Guide: Professional & Vocational.
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This book offers an introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world. It traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present and evaluates the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture. The author argues that it is essential for the results of archaeological research to be more fully integrated into the wider historical study of the Islamic world. Organising the book into broad themes allows a focus on issues that are relevant across different regions and periods. Short case studies are included to allow the reader to examine the ways in which archaeologists collect and interpret material in specific contexts. The emphasis is on archaeological work conducted in the area stretching from Afghanistan and the Central Asian republics in the east to Spain in the west. Comparisons are also be drawn with Islamic regions of sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian subcontinent, reflecting the main focus of archaeological work in the Islamic world to the present day.

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ISBN10/13: 0748623116/9780748623112
TITLE: Introduction to Islamic Archaeology,  An
CONTRIBUTORS: Milwright, Marcus (Author)
IMPRINT: Edinburgh University Press
PUBLISHER: Edinburgh University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
PUBLICATION DATE: 28/02/2010
SUBJECT: , , History, Asian & Middle Eastern
DIMENSIONS (Width x Height): 156mm x 234mm
PAGES: 320
AUDIENCE GUIDE: Professional & Vocational
ILLUSTRATIONS: 68 black & white illustrations
CONTENTS:

1. Introduction; 2. A Brief History of Islamic Archaeology; 3. The Transition to Muslim Rule; 4. Religious Practice and the Archaeological Record; 5. Cities and Palaces in the Islamic World; 6. Manufacture and Consumption in Islamic Cities; 7. The Countryside; 8. Trade and Communication; 9. Conclusion; Glossary of archaeological terminology and Arabic, Persian and Turkish terms.

 

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