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What is Ancient Fortifications : A Compendium of Theory and Practice about?

Dedicated to the investigation of fortifications as important and integral elements of ancient built space, the present volume results from the activity of the German based international research network Fokus Fortifikation. Ancient Fortifications in the Eastern Mediterranean and is intended as a guide to research on ancient fortifications and a source of inspiration for new research.Ancient city walls and other fortification structures have long been underestimated. Since the early years of the 21st century, research on ancient fortifications has experienced an international boom, particularly amongst young researchers. They approached the study of fortifications with fresh ideas and new aims, and felt the need to discuss the problems and potentials of these monuments and to develop harmonized research methods and objectives. The outcome is the present bilingual (English and German) book, which offers a condensed view of the network's extended conversations. The goal is not so much to offer an overview on the development of ancient fortifications, but rather to present versatile and diverse approaches to their research and interpretation and to serve as a kickoff for a new underst

Author

Silke Muth;Peter Schneider ;Mike Schnelle;Peter De Staebler; & Peter I. Schneider & Mike Schnelle & Peter D. De Staebler

Publisher

Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors, LLC

Published

2016

Language

EN

ISBN

9781785701429

Subjects

Science, History, Architecture