Persepolis
Author | : Ali Mousavi |
Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2012-04-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781614510338 |
ISBN-13 | : 1614510334 |
Rating | : 4/5 (334 Downloads) |
Download or read book Persepolis written by Ali Mousavi and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Based in part on archival evidence, anecdotal information, and unpublished documents, this book describes in detail the history of archaeological exploration, visual documentation, and excavations at one of the most celebrated sites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.