AIA Lecture Abstract - Archaeological Reflections on the History of Central Asia

Abstract: Archaeological Reflections on the History of Central Asia

This lecture explores some of the grand themes in Central Asian archaeology in light of new scholarship. As we begin to look more closely at the actual inhabitants of the region, we find that we may have to abandon currently widespread romantic notions emphasizing the role of long-distance trade and the prosperity it allegedly brought to the region.

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Professor Stephen Lekson is with the University of Colorado, and holds his Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico. He specializes in the archaeology of the U.S. Southwest, particularly Chaco... Read More