Persepolis (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781614510284)

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 Based in part on archival evidence, anecdotal information, and unpublished documents, this book describes in detail the history of archaeological exploration, visual documentation, and excavations at one of the most celebrated sites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.

Author: Ali Mousavi
ISBN-10: 1614510288
ISBN-13: 9781614510284
Publisher: de Gruyter
Language: English
Published: 03/15/2012
Pages: 277
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.65lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.50w x 0.80d