AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ARCHAEOLOGY by Marcus Milwright ( 9780748623112 )

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AN INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC ARCHAEOLOGY

By:

Marcus Milwright

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0748623116

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EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

5 February, 2010

Series:

The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys

Pages:

272

Description:

This introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present, evaluating the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture.

Synopsis:

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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68 black & white illustrations

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Edinburgh University Press

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