Keyword: Pre Islamic

Hinterland Monuments of Ancient Nomads

Roman Garba

This pioneering study explores 2000-year-old trilith monuments in Southeastern Arabia through analysis of 921 sites. It uncovers their wide distribution, early origins (410 BCE), and roles in mobility, ritual, and ancestor cults. Spatio-temporal data reveals shifting cultural patterns, linking triliths to ancient nomadic lifeways. READ MORE

Hardback: £55.00 | eBook: £16.00

At the Dawn of History: The Late Pre-Islamic Age in South-Eastern Arabia

Paul A. Yule et al.

This study re-evaluates the Samad Late Iron Age (SLIA) and its context around 0 CE, highlighting its complexities and significance. It examines SLIA's relationship with Mleiha/PIR, covering burial practices, pottery, trade, and architecture, offering insights into pre-Islamic south-eastern Arabia and contributing to archaeological discourse. READ MORE

Paperback: £65.00 | eBook: £16.00

The Continuity of Pre-Islamic Motifs in Javanese Mosque Ornamentation, Indonesia

Hee Sook Lee-Niinioja

This book assesses the continuity and significance of Hindu-Buddhist design motifs in Islamic mosques in Java. The volume investigates four pre-Islamic motifs in Javanese mosque ornamentation from the 15th century to the present day: prehistoric tumpals, Hindu-Buddhist kala-makaras, lotus buds, and scrolls. READ MORE

Paperback: £52.00 | eBook: £16.00

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