The Treasure Of The Oxus: With Other Objects From Ancient Persia And India (1905) - Hardcover

by Ormonde Maddock Dalton (Author)

The Treasure Of The Oxus: With Other Objects From Ancient Persia And India (1905) is a book written by Ormonde Maddock Dalton. The book is a detailed account of the archaeological discoveries made in the region of the Oxus River, which flows through modern-day Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The author describes the excavation of ancient sites, including the ruins of the city of Takht-i-Sangin, where a treasure trove of gold and silver objects was discovered. The book also includes descriptions and photographs of other objects found in the region, such as pottery, coins, and jewelry. The author provides historical and cultural context for the objects, discussing their significance to the ancient cultures of Persia and India. Overall, The Treasure Of The Oxus is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of archaeology and ancient history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.