An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology

Acknowledgements Notes on transliteration and dating List of abbreviations List of figures 1 Introduction 2 Early Islam and late antiquity 3 New directions in the early Islamic period 4 The countryside 5 Towns, cities and palaces 6 Religious practice in the Islamic world 7 Crafts and industry 8 Travel and trade 9 The 'post-medieval' Islamic world 10 Conclusion Glossary Dynasties and periods Bibliography Index