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Central Asia in Antiquity

Interdisciplinary Approaches

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Central Asia has long been a focal point for archaeological and historical research concerning the Ancient World, with scholars examining its complex realities during Antiquity. This book aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of Central Asia from various perspectives, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to understand the region's dynamics. It covers a wide range of topics, from the emergence of cities and their interactions with nomadic populations to the spread of cultural practices and models westward during Islamic conquests. The chapters delve into themes such as warfare, gender studies, and historiography, primarily through an archaeological lens. Specific sites like Mes Aynak, Uch Kulakh, and Vardanzeh are analyzed, alongside the interactions among historical peoples, including the Bactrians, Persians, Macedonians, Greeks, Indians, Sassanids, and Steppe peoples. The work exemplifies the benefits of interdisciplinary dialogue, enhancing our understanding of the intricate relationships that developed in Central Asia throughout Antiquity. It highlights how archaeology and related disciplines can address historical questions, providing a deeper insight into the region's past and its diverse cultural exchanges.

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Central Asia in Antiquity, Borja Antela Bernárdez, Jordi Vidal

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2014
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Titolo
Central Asia in Antiquity
Sottotitolo
Interdisciplinary Approaches
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2014
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
122
ISBN10
1407313118
ISBN13
9781407313115
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Central Asia has long been a focal point for archaeological and historical research concerning the Ancient World, with scholars examining its complex realities during Antiquity. This book aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of Central Asia from various perspectives, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to understand the region's dynamics. It covers a wide range of topics, from the emergence of cities and their interactions with nomadic populations to the spread of cultural practices and models westward during Islamic conquests. The chapters delve into themes such as warfare, gender studies, and historiography, primarily through an archaeological lens. Specific sites like Mes Aynak, Uch Kulakh, and Vardanzeh are analyzed, alongside the interactions among historical peoples, including the Bactrians, Persians, Macedonians, Greeks, Indians, Sassanids, and Steppe peoples. The work exemplifies the benefits of interdisciplinary dialogue, enhancing our understanding of the intricate relationships that developed in Central Asia throughout Antiquity. It highlights how archaeology and related disciplines can address historical questions, providing a deeper insight into the region's past and its diverse cultural exchanges.