Qsar Es-Seghir : An Archaeological View of Medieval Life

Qsar es-Seghir: An Archaeological View of Medieval Life presents the findings of archaeological investigations at Qsar es-Seghir, a medieval port midway between Tangier and Ceuta on the Moroccan shores of the Strait of Gibraltar. The archaeology and material inventory of Qsar es-Seghir are described, along with the reconstruction of the city based on archaeological analysis. Comprised of seven chapters, this book begins with an introduction to Qsar es-Seghir and an overview of the Moroccan-American Archaeological Project that was launched with the support of the Smithsonian Institution and the government of Morocco to study life in this ancient Islamic city during the medieval period. After documenting the history of Qsar es-Seghir, the Islamic city is described based on the accounts of geographers and historians and then as it emerged through the archaeological excavations. Emphasis is on the architecture and town plan as they reveal the organizing principles of the society and the daily lifeways of its inhabitants. Subsequent chapters focus on the artifacts used by the people of Qsar es-Seghir, including tools, weapons, tableware, and jewelry; the activities that were conducted at Qsar es-Seghir; and the town plan, fortifications, monuments, and housing at Qsar es-Seghir as a Portuguese colony. This monograph should be of value to students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of archaeology and anthropology, as well as to laypersons interested in medieval life. Content: Inside Front Cover, Page ii Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Preface, Pages vii-x Acknowledgments, Pages xi-xii 1 - An Introduction to Qsar es-Seghir, Pages 1-20 2 - The Historical Backdrop, Pages 21-44 3 - The Archaeology of the Islamic City, Pages 45-100 4 - The Material Inventory of the Islamic City, Pages 101-136 5 - The Archaeology of the Portuguese Colony, Pages 137-188 6 - The Material Inventory of the Portuguese Colony, Pages 189-216 7 - Qsar es-Seghir Reconstructed from Archaeological Analysis, Pages 217-247 Bibliography, Pages 249-254 Index, Pages 255-259 No markings. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges are clean. Very clean, crisp, and tight copy. Includes index. Not Ex-Library. All books offered from DSB are stocked at our store in Fayetteville, AR. Save on shipping by ordering multiple titles. 258pp. Hardcover As New 6" x 9" English Text