Archaeology of Empire in Achaemenid Egypt / / Henry P. Colburn.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Complete eBook-Package 2019
• VerfasserIn: Colburn, Henry P.,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2019
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Series: Edinburgh Studies in Ancient Persia : ESAP
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (344 p.) :; 65 B/W illustrations 3 B/W tables
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; List of Figures --; List of Tables --; Acknowledgements --; Note on Conventions and Abbreviations --; Series Editor’s Preface --; 1. The Study of Achaemenid Egypt --; 2. Urban Experiences: Memphis --; 3. Rural Experiences: The Western Desert --; 4. Representation and Identity --; 5. Social Practices: Drinking Like a Persian --; 6. Coinage and the Egyptian Economy --; 7. Experiencing Achaemenid Egypt --; Bibliography --; Index
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9781474452380; 9783110780420
• DOI: 10.1515/9781474452380?locatt=mode:legacy
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Henry P. Colburn.

A study of the material culture of Egypt during the period of Achaemenid Persian rule, c. 526-404 BCERead the blog post 'How to Find Persians in Egypt: The Archaeology of Achaemenid Egypt'Provides a clear overview of the archaeological evidence for Achaemenid Egypt, including temples, tombs, irrigation works, statues, stelae, seals and coinsDemonstrates how different types of evidence, both textual and archaeological – including material of uncertain provenance – can be used to address a single historical questionOffers critical discussion of the dating criteria used by archaeologists for Egyptian Late Period materialElucidates strategies used by the Persians to establish and maintain control of EgyptExamines how these strategies may have affected the lives of people living in Egypt during the 27th DynastyCreates a new explanatory model for the introduction of coinage to ancient EgyptPrevious studies have characterised Achaemenid rule of Egypt either as ephemeral and weak or oppressive and harsh. These characterisations, however, are based on the perceived lack of evidence for this period, filtered through ancient and modern preconceptions about the Persians.Henry Colburn challenges these views by assembling and analyzing the archaeological remains from this period, including temples, tombs, irrigation works, statues, stelae, sealings, drinking vessels and coins. By looking at the decisions made about material culture - by Egyptians, Persians and others - it becomes possible to see both how the Persians integrated Egypt into their empire and the full range of experiences people had as a result."