An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology

Marcus Milwright

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2010

An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology

Marcus Milwright

In the series The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780748629954

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About this book

Traces archaeology’s contribution to Islamic culture from its earliest manifestations to the present

This introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world 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. His organisation of the book into broad themes allows a focus on issues that are relevant across different regions and periods, and the broad geographical scope reflects the main focus of archaeological work in the Islamic world to the present day.

Key Features

Includes short case studies to allow the reader to examine the ways in which archaeologists collect and interpret material in specific contexts
Considers archaeological work conducted in the area stretching from Afghanistan and the Central Asian republics in the east to Spain in the west
Draws comparisons with Islamic regions of sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian subcontinent
Includes a Glossary of archaeological terminology and Arabic, Persian and Turkish terms

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Figures Publicly Available Download PDF	vi
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
Notes on transliteration and dating Publicly Available Download PDF	xi
Abbreviations Publicly Available Download PDF	xii
1 Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2 Early Islam and late antiquity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	24
3 New directions in the early Islamic period Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	44
4 The countryside Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	59
5 Towns, cities and palaces Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	75
6 Religious practice in the Islamic world Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	124
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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 272
Illustrations
- Other: 68 B/W illustrations
Keywords: Islamic Studies

eBook

Published: February 5, 2010
ISBN: 9780748629954