An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology

by Marcus Milwright

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748623116
• ISBN13: 9780748623112
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"