South Asian archaeology studies
By: editor, G. Possehl
Publisher: International Science Publisher
Published: 1993
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 266
Subjects: Excavations (Archaeology); Antiquities; Civilization; Archaeology
Description: "This collection of papers has been brought together in recognition of the lifelong contribution of Walter A. Fairservis to South Asian archaeology"--Dedication.
Notes: "This collection of papers has been brought together in recognition of the lifelong contribution of Walter A. Fairservis to South Asian archaeology"--P. [v].

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Walter Ashlin Fairservis, Jr. / Gregory L. Possehl; title: Walter A. Fairservis, Jr.: some personal reflections about a friend and colleague / Kenneth A.R. Kennedy; title: A line in the sand / George F. Dales; title: Ancient cultural contacts across the Indus Valley / F.A. Khan; title: Antecedents of the signs used in the Indus script / B.B. Lal; title: Decipherment of the Indus script throws new light on the religion and polity of the Harappans / S.R.Rao; title: Linguistics and archaeology / Franklin C. Southworth; title: Seal impressions on a jar stopper from Haft Tepe / Ezat O. Negahban; title: The other dimensions of archaeology / D.P. Agrawal; title: Further evidence for "the Inner Asia complex" from Swat / Giorgio Stacul; title: The geographical extent of the Indus civilization during the Early, Mature and Late Harappan times / M. Rafique Mughal