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Reflections on the Tapestry of Family and Household in Ancient Iran

Reflections on the Tapestry of Family and Household in Ancient Iran

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Ancient History GeneralGeneral World HistoryIran History

ISBN13: 9791259561916
Publisher: Persiani Editore
Published: Jul 24 2025
Pages: 214
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.45 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
This volume offers a collection of ten articles focusing on various aspects of family and household in ancient Iran (ca. the 2nd millennium BCE to ca. the end of the 7th century CE). This book deals with aspects of the family in pre-Islamic Iran that are less explored or require renewed attention. The contributions draw upon a range of sources, including Old Elamite documents, Middle Elamite terracotta figurines, Sogdian wall paintings, Old Persian inscriptions, Achaemenid administrative tablets, and passages from the Avesta and Middle Persian texts. The inclusion of references to Greek, Latin, and Armenian writings, and passages from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh enriches the discussion by bringing in alternative perspectives and accounts of relevant issues. Approaching the topic from a multidisciplinary perspective helps to create a more nuanced understanding of the role of family and household in ancient Iran.

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