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Necropoli Rupestri Del Viterbese
Detailed guide to all the main Etruscan rock tombs necropolis in Viterbo Province, Lazio, Italy. 94 colour plates, area maps and site drawings. Text in Italian. Condition as new. 64pp. Cat No 75
Civiltà Antiche: Itinerari Archeologici nella Provincia di Trapani [Ancient Civilizations: Archaeological Excursions in the Province of Trapani]
Handsome large format guidebook to neolithic, Phoenician, Greek and Roman ruins of Western Sicily. Large colour photos. Text in Italian with full English translation. 28pp. Condition as new. Cat No 90
Sounion: Archaeological Guide
Colour guidebook to the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Sounion (in Greek Attica) whose temples to Poseidon and Athena date from C5th BC and were destroyed in 480 BC by the Persians. Many fine colour photographs and site plans. Finds illustrated, glossary and bibliography. 78pp Condition as new.
Les Chants d'Amour de l'Égypte Ancienne [Love Songs of Ancient Egypt]
Lengthy introduction describing the place of songs in the life and death of ancient Egyptian aristocracy illustrated with photographs of wall paintings depicting music making and associated rituals.
The Scientific Treatment of Material from Rescue Excavations: Report by a working party of the Committee for Rescue Archaeology of the Ancient Monuments Board
Examination and recommendations for improved methods for dealing with backlogs of materials recovered during rescue archaeology awaiting analysis and excavation. 28pp. Good condition, no marks. Cat No 260
Baalbek: A New Guide
Pocket guide by noted archaeologist. to this huge Roman temple in Lebanon. 33 photos of site and buildings plus map. 69 pp. Excellent condition. Cat No 316
Les Chemins Gaulois et Romains Entre la Loire et la Gironde [Gallic and Roman Roads Between the Loire and Gironde]
Facsimile of a book first published in 1893 that examines and traces the route of ancient Roman roads. Text in French. Fold-out coloured map of roads and Roman towns. 127 pp. Condition as new. Cat No 336
Vaitalik: An Introduction to Classical Dances of India
Illustrated programme to accompany dance performances. Description of training and meaning of gestures followed by the details of seven regional styles. Illlustrated throughout with photos of ancient statues of dancers from the C11th-C13th. 20pp.
Lycia: Antique Cities, History, Works of Art
Rock cut tombs of Telmessus, Tlos and Pinara; Basilica at Xanthos; Temples at Patara and Antiphellus; Ruins at Kekova; Sarcophagi at Teimiussa, Simena and Cyaneae; Ruins at Myra, Andriace, Sura, Theatres at Arycanda, Olympos and Phaselis. Colour photos and plans. Bibliography. 141 pp.
Elemente decorative la bordeiele din sudul regiunii Craiova [Decorative Elements in the Hut Dwellings of the South Craiova Region]
A colourful survey of the culture of the area around Craiova in Romania which has direct links back to prehistoric times. Artefacts are illustrated in colour and b&w and include the rather astonishing decorated timber and turf houses, pottery, metalwork and decorative textiles.
