Ancient Architecture (World Architecture History Series)

Author: (UK) Lloyd, (Germany) Müller, translated by Gao Yunpeng
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Publish Date: 1999-09-01
Features: This book won the 13th China Book Award. Based on years of archaeological research, the author introduces the ancient architecture of the ancient Near East (Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine, etc.) and the two different components of Egyptian civilization (Upper and Lower Egypt) in a complete and systematic manner, supported by numerous images and concise comments. The book analyzes the interrelationships between architecture and politics, society, and religion in these regions, as well as the mutual influences among these ancient civilizations.