Qsar es-Seghir: An Archaeological View of Medieval Life presents the
findings of archaeological investigations at Qsar es-Seghir, a
medieval port midway between Tangier and Ceuta on the Moroccan shores
of the Strait of Gibraltar. The archaeology and material inventory of
Qsar es-Seghir are described, along with the reconstruction of the
city based on archaeological analysis. Comprised of seven chapters,
this book begins with an introduction to Qsar es-Seghir and an
overview of the Moroccan-American Archaeological Project that was
launched with the support of the Smithsonian Institution and the
government of Morocco to study life in this ancient Islamic city
during the medieval period. After documenting the history of Qsar
es-Seghir, the Islamic city is described based on the accounts of
geographers and historians and then as it emerged through the
archaeological excavations. Emphasis is on the architecture and town
plan as they reveal the organizing principles of the society and the
daily lifeways of its inhabitants. Subsequent chapters focus on the
artifacts used by the people of Qsar es-Seghir, including tools,
weapons, tableware, and jewelry; the activities that were conducted at
Qsar es-Seghir; and the town plan, fortifications, monuments, and
housing at Qsar es-Seghir as a Portuguese colony. This monograph
should be of value to students, researchers, and practitioners in the
fields of archaeology and anthropology, as well as to laypersons
interested in medieval life.
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ISBN
9781483268408
Publisert
2016
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Vendor
Academic Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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