Persepolis
Subtitle: discovery and afterlife of a world wonder
By: by Ali Mousavi
Publisher: De Gruyter
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9781614510284
Subjects: Antiquities; History
Description: 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 Based in part on archival evidence, anecdotal information, and unpublished documents, this book describes in detail the history of archaeological exploration, visual documentation, and excavations at one of the most celebrated sites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 Cl.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.