HERMANN, Georgina. MONUMENTS OF MERV. Traditional Buildings of the Karakum... with Contributions by Hugh Kennedy. London: Society of Antiquaries..., (1999). 4to, xv, 244p, 316 b/w and color text illus., maps, and site plans. Publ. crimson boards, spine lettered in gilt, a fine copy in nearly fine dj. ¶ First Edition of this copiously illustrated survey. “Archaeological research and ancient records have been combined in this work to provide a comprehensive account of the building of Merv, an oasis city in the middle of the Turkmenistani desert... a key staging post along hte Central Asian trade routes linking Europe and India” (jacket). The mud brick and rammed earth ruins of this once opulent city bear rare witness to an architectural tradition that has all but disappeared. Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London, No.62. With a 3-page synopsis in Russian. Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 4431    inquire

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