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Beschreibung
Featuring numerous original color photographs, an extraordinary visual history of early Afghanistan. Afghanistan, at the meeting place of the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Central Asia, holds a key place in the spread of ancient civilizations. Its remarkable cultural heritage includes the Bronze Age Helmand civilization, the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the Kushan Empire, and the Ghaznavid Empire--yet much of its history remains unknown. This beautifully illustrated book unveils Afghanistan's ancient cities, temples, stupas, monasteries, and other monuments set against breathtaking landscapes, presenting them to a wider audience. Incorporating the latest research and discoveries, it is a captivating journey through Afghanistan's rich antiquities, brought to life with the author's vivid, full-color photographs.
Featuring numerous original color photographs, an extraordinary visual history of early Afghanistan. Afghanistan, at the meeting place of the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Central Asia, holds a key place in the spread of ancient civilizations. Its remarkable cultural heritage includes the Bronze Age Helmand civilization, the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the Kushan Empire, and the Ghaznavid Empire--yet much of its history remains unknown. This beautifully illustrated book unveils Afghanistan's ancient cities, temples, stupas, monasteries, and other monuments set against breathtaking landscapes, presenting them to a wider audience. Incorporating the latest research and discoveries, it is a captivating journey through Afghanistan's rich antiquities, brought to life with the author's vivid, full-color photographs.
Über den Autor
Warwick Ball is an archaeologist and author who spent over twenty years carrying out excavations, architectural studies, and monumental restoration throughout the Middle East. He is the author of many books on the history and archaeology of the region including The Archaeological Gazetteer of Afghanistan.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Einband - fest (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9781836390923
ISBN-10: 1836390920
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Ball, Warwick
Hersteller: Reaktion Books
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 223 x 180 x 28 mm
Von/Mit: Warwick Ball
Erscheinungsdatum: 15.09.2025
Gewicht: 0,895 kg
Artikel-ID: 134008314