Mousavi, Ali
Persepolis
Discovery and Afterlife of a World Wonder
Aims and Scope
Persepolis: Discovery and Afterlife of a World Wonder presents the first full study of the history of archaeological exploration at Persepolis after its destruction in 330 BC. Based in part on archival evidence, anecdotal information, and unpublished documents, this book describes in detail the history of archaeological exploration, visual documentation, and excavations at one of the most celebrated sites of the ancient world. The book addresses a broad audience of readers ranging from students of the archaeology, history, and art history of ancient, medieval, and modern Iran to scholars in Classical Studies and Ancient Near Eastern Studies.
Supplementary Information
- 28 x 21 cm
- xxiv, 253 pages
- 89 Fig.
- Language:
- English
- Type of Publication:
- Monograph
- Keywords:
- Persepolis; Achaemenid Empire; Archaeology of Iran; Ancient Iran; Near Eastern Archaeology
- Readership:
- All those interested in the history and archaeology of ancient Iran and the ancient Near East in general as well as those interested in the development of Western understanding of the ancient world in general and ancient Iran in particular.
- Subjects
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Classical Archaeology
- Art and Music > Art History
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Classical Archaeology
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Art and Music > Art History
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Classical Archaeology
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Art and Music > Art History
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