The Cathedral in Old Dongola and its antecedents /
: At head of title : Zakład Archeologii Śródziemnomorskiej Polskiej Akademii Nauk i Polska Stacja Archeologii Śródziemnomorskiej Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego w Arabskiej Republice Egiptu. : 326 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm. : Includes bibliographical references. : 8301044594 : 0860-7923 ;
A late Christian pilgrimage centre in Nubia : the evidence of wall inscriptions in the Upper Church at Banganarti /
: xvi, 619 pages, 72 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (partly color) ; 31 cm. : Includes bibliographical references (pages 599-619) and indexes. : 9789042943797
Petra - the mountain of Aaron : The Finnish archaeological project in Jordan.
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3 volumes : illustrations (some color), plans, maps (some folded) ; 34 cm. + 2 DVDs (4 3/4 in.) :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9789516533646 (volume 1)
9789516534100 (volume 2)
9789516534001 (volume 3)
Excavations at Tall Jawa, Jordan /
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Much of the archaeology of Late Antique period remains in Jordan has concentrated on public buildings: churches, mosques, theatres, baths, and their major architectural features, such as mosaic floors. In this fourth report of the excavations at Tall Jawa in central Jordan, a single house with a rich repertoire of pottery, mould-made lamps, glass, and a small coin hoard, appears to span the transition period from the Late Byzantine to the Early Islamic period. Details of the construction of the building itself and of its mosaic pavements, the technology of its ceramic corpus, analysis of its inscribed lamps, painted plaster, objects and a small coin hoard all contribute to an understanding of village life for people during a period of linguistic, religious, and political transition. "The publication of Excavations at Tall Jawa, Jordan, Volume 4: The Early Islamic House is an important contribution that adds not only to the growing body of evidence for central Transjordan, but also to our understanding of non-urban Islamic archaeology and the seventh- to eighth-century transition." - Asa Eger, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Vol. 1 published in 2003.
Vol. 1-<2 > has one CD-ROM in pocket attached to inside back cover; volume 4 has a DVD-ROM attached to inside back cover. :
1 online resource. :
System requiremements: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000; MS Access 2000. :
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. :
9789047428961 :
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
Les elements decoratifs sur les peintures de la Cathedrale de Faras /
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Title on added t.p.: Motywy dekoracyjne, ornamenty i wzory na malowidach sciennych Katedry w Faras. :
128 pages, [103] pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
830101301X
9788301013011 :
0137-6454 ;
The wall paintings from the monastery on Kom H in Dongola /
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The volume is a complete pubication of a set of 144 religious paintings from the 11th through the 13th-14th centuries discovered by Polish archaeologists in Dongola, the capital of the Christian Nubian kingdom of Makuria, which existed in the valley of the Middle Nile from the 6th through the 14th century. The murals come from the monastic enclosure on Kom H, from a church, but also from an ascetic monk's cell turned chapel, and two substantial architectural complexes of the Northwest and Southwest Annexes. The author discusses this religious painting assemblage in thematical order, presenting Biblical and apocryphal scenes taken from the Old and New Testament, representations of holy figures including archangels and saints, images of Nubian church and royal dignitaries, and figures of donors that also appeared among the murals. Finally, she deals with compositions, like the unique prothesis and coronation scenes, as well as individual ornamental motifs. The catalogue takes a topographical approach, describing the paintings in detail and illustrating each item as richly as possible. A selection of perspective views of individual buildings, rooms, and walls facilitates quick understanding of the painting decoration systems in the various monastery buildings and annexes, and gives grounds for evaluation of the state of preservation, artistic quality, and iconography of particular paintings.--Page [4] of cover.
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"Catalogue of wall paintings" : pages 268-278.
"Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures, Polish Academy of Sciences."
Accompanying DVD-ROM contains all 144 religious paintings discussed in the print volume.
Title on DVD : The catalogue. :
281 pages, 1 unnumbered folded leaf of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 31 cm + 1 DVD-ROM. :
Includes bibliographical references (pages 9-30) and indexes. :
8323509239
9788323509233
Ancient mosaic pavements : themes, issues, and trends : selected studies /
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This publication is engaged in issues, trends, and themes depicted on mosaic pavements discovered in Israel, the Gaza Strip and Petra (the provinces of ancient Palaestina Prima, Secunda and Tertia) with comparable floors in Jordan (Arabia). The majority of the mosaic pavements discussed in this study are dated to the 4th-8th centuries CE. Mosaic pavements were the normal medium for decorating the floors of synagogues, churches, monasteries, and chapels, as well as public and private buildings. Inscriptions found on many of the pavements commemorate the donors, refer to the artists, and sometimes date the mosaics. The ornamentation of the mosaics in this region is remarkable, rich, and varied in its themes and provides many insights into the contemporary artistic and social cultures.
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1 online resource. :
Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-308) and index. :
9789047442066 :
Available to subscribing member institutions only.
The Jerusalem Question and Its Resolution: Selected Documents /
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It is universally accepted that Jerusalem is a unique city. It stirs up strong emotions among adherents of various religions as it is the centre of three religions, and it is the subject of conflicting national aspirations of two peoples. The diverse attitudes and wishes associated with the city are expressed, inter alia , in certain documents. This collection presents the most important of these documents. This will help the reader to understand the difficulties and may assist in the search for solutions. There may be differences of opinion over historical facts and documents may be subject to differing interpretations. Convenient access to the relevant documents is a prerequisite for any attempt to understand the problem and seek solutions. The collection includes documents concerning the status of Jerusalem from the point of view of Israel's law and administration, as well as documents from the Arab world and from the international sphere. The editors have focused on official documents and in particular on those that have had a practical influence on the status of the city, or are likely to do so in the future. The collection will assist students and scholars who seek to understand the special status of Jerusalem, as well as politicians and diplomats who are responsible for ensuring its welfare and prosperity.
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1 online resource (576 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004638969