The Archaeology of Elam: Formation and Transformation of an Ancient Iranian State

ISBN-13: 9781107476639 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 488 str.

Daniel T. Potts; Daniel T. Potts

Opis

This book examines the formation and transformation of Elam's many identities through both archaeological and written evidence.

Spis treści

1. Elam: what, when, where?; 2. Environment, climate, and resources; 3. The immediate precursors of Elam; 4. Elam and Awan; 5. The dynasty of Shimashki; 6. The grand regents of Elam and Susa; 7. The kingdom of Susa and Anshan; 8. The Neo-Elamite period; 9. Elam in the Achaemenid empire; 10. Elymais; 11. Elam under the Sasanians and beyond; 12. Conclusion.