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Introduction to Islamic ArchaeologyProf. Ian Straughn
Fall 2007
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Beginning to Ask Questions
Plan after Creswell (1954) Qasr Mshatta - Jordan
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Fatimid hoard – Caesarea (Holum: 1988)
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Defining the scope of our inquiry
Islam, Islamic and Muslim
What is encompassed by these terms?
Are these emic or etic categories? Why does it matter?
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Some Categories to think about
• Religion• Culture• Ethnicity• Civilization• Tradition• Ideology• Politics