A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Architecture

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology
Cover of the book A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Architecture by Dr Gwendolyn Leick, Gwendolyn Leick, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Dr Gwendolyn Leick, Gwendolyn Leick ISBN: 9781134988501
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 11, 2002
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Dr Gwendolyn Leick, Gwendolyn Leick
ISBN: 9781134988501
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 11, 2002
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This Dictionary gives a comprehensive survey of the whole range of ancient Near Eastern architecture from the Neolithic round huts in Palestine to the giant temples of Ptolemaic Egypt. Gwendolyn Leick examines the development of the principal styles of ancient architecture within their geographical and historical context, and describes features of major sites such as Ur, Nineveh and Babylon, as well as many of the lesser-known sites. She also covers the variations of typical ancient architectural structures such as pyramids, tombs and houses, details the building material and techniques employed, and clarifies specialist terminology.

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This Dictionary gives a comprehensive survey of the whole range of ancient Near Eastern architecture from the Neolithic round huts in Palestine to the giant temples of Ptolemaic Egypt. Gwendolyn Leick examines the development of the principal styles of ancient architecture within their geographical and historical context, and describes features of major sites such as Ur, Nineveh and Babylon, as well as many of the lesser-known sites. She also covers the variations of typical ancient architectural structures such as pyramids, tombs and houses, details the building material and techniques employed, and clarifies specialist terminology.

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