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Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 714

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Contributed articles.

Author: Wayne Orchiston
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811336458
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 566

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This book discusses the study of astronomy in different cultures, applied historical astronomy and history of multi-wavelength astronomy, and the genesis of recent research. It contains peer-reviewed papers gathered from the International Conference on Oriental Astronomy 9 (ICOA-9) held at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, India. It covers the areas like megalithic and other prehistoric astronomy, astronomical records in ancient texts, astronomical myths and architecture, astronomical themes in numismatics and rock art, ancient astronomers and their instruments, star maps and star catalogues, historical records and observations of astronomical events, calendars, calendrical science and chronology, the relation between astronomy and mathematics, and maritime astronomy. This book will be a valuable complement to a future generation of students and researchers who develop an interest in the field of Asian and circum-Pacific history of astronomy.

Author: Alexandra Mack
Publisher: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd
ISBN: 9788179360040
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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Author: Luc Laporte
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1803273216
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1436

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Bringing together the latest research on megalithic monuments throughout the world, 150 researchers offer 72 articles, providing a region-by region account in their specialist areas, and a summary of the current state of knowledge. Highlighting salient themes, the book is vital to anyone interested in the phenomenon of megalithic monumentality.

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Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 274

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Author: Ratan Parimoo
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 524

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The Essays Here, Challenging The Boundaries And Assumptions Of Mainstream Art History, Question Many Preconceived Notions About Meaning In Representations Artistic And Art Historical. Emphasizing On Specific Visual Cultures Within The Dynamics Of Historical Processes, They Raise Critical Issues Of Art Production, Circulation And Consumption And Attempt To Rescue Traditional Arts From A Past That Is Hermetically Sealed Off From The Present.

Author: Purnima Ray
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Category : Archaeologists
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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Author: Es. Ke Aruṇi
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 296

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The Study Deals With A State Known As Surapura Samsthana Which Was An Off-Shoot Of The Vijayanagara Empire And The Adil Shahi Of Bijapur. 7 Chapters - Introduction, Political History, Economy And Religion, Archaeological Sites, Epilogue, Bibliography- 88 Plates In Black And White And Colour. 74 Figures.

Author: Maurizio Forte
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 462

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Third International Conference on Remote Sensing in Archaeology, 17th-21st August 2009, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Author: Alok Tripathi
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Category : Indian Ocean Region
Languages : en
Pages : 390

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This volume provides latest valuable information about maritime activities on the east coast of India and in the Eastern Seas. On shore excavations at Mahabalipuram in the Bay of Bengal have generated data of scientific and cultural value for the study of shoreline changes and their effect on the coastal monuments. Maritime research in the Bay of Bengal, Malaysia, Cambodia andJapan has also been included.