An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology / Edition 1

by Marcus Milwright

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748623112
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Publication date:	02/05/2010
Series:	The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Marcus Milwright is Associate Professor in the Department of History in Art at the University of Victoria

Table of Contents

List of figures vi

Acknowledgements ix

Notes on transliteration and dating xi

List of abbreviations xii

1 Introduction 1

2 Early Islam and late antiquity 24

3 New directions in the early Islamic period 44

4 The countryside 59

5 Towns, cities and palaces 75

6 Religious practice in the Islamic world 124

7 Crafts and industry 143

8 Travel and trade 159

9 The 'post-medieval' Islamic world 174

10 Conclusion 192

Glossary 223

Dynasties and periods 227

Bibliography 229

Index 256

Editorial Reviews

Milwright's introduction is a sound, balanced and scrupulously fair review of the field that will be immensely useful to lecturers and students of Islamic archaeology. It is carefully written to be accessible to a general audience, and the material discussed is generally well chosen to illustrate the full range and current state of Islamic archaeology.

Antiquity - Jeremy Johns

‘I have no hesitation in recommending this book to scholars and students at all levels, but particularly to those wishing for an affordable, concise and accessibly survey of Islamic archaeology and its development over time and space.’

Al-Masaq: The Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean - Jamie Wood

'I have no hesitation in recommending this book to scholars and students at all levels, but particularly to those wishing for an affordable, concise and accessibly survey of Islamic archaeology and its development over time and space.' — Jamie Wood, Al-Masaq: The Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean

From the Publisher

Named an Outstanding Academic Title, 2011

Choice

The book is clearly and concisely written, and it provides a good introduction to Islamic Archaeology ... Milwright’s book is a real contribution to the emerging field of Islamic archaeology, and will be a useful resource for scholars and graduate students.

Journal of the American Oriental Society - Jodi Magness