Sasanian archaeology : settlements, environment and material culture /
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This collection of essays offers an examination of the Sasanian empire based almost entirely on archaeological and scientific research, much presented here for the first time. The book is divided into three parts examining Sasanian sites, settlements and landscapes; their complex agricultural resources; and their crafts and industries.
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Also issued in print: 2022. :
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9781803274195 (PDF ebook) :
Masters of the steppe : the impact of the Scythians and later nomad societies of Eurasia : proceedings of a conference held at the British Museum, 27-29 October 2017 /
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'Masters of the Steppe' consists of 45 papers presented at a major international conference held at the British Museum in 2017 on the occasion of the BP exhibition 'Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia', both conference and exhibition being jointly organised with the State Hermitage Museum. There are 58 contributors and co-authors from 16 countries, mostly from Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, but also America, Britain, France, Germany, China and Mongolia. The papers range from new archaeological discoveries, results of scientific research and studies of museum collections to reconstructions of social elites, the phenomenon of monumental tomb construction, and 'Animal Style' art.
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Also issued in print: 2020.
Conference proceedings.
Conference jointly organised by the State Hermitage Museum.
At foot of title: European Research Council. :
1 online resource (802 pages) : illustrations (colour) :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9781789696486 (PDF ebook) :