Introduction to the Archaeology of Warfare in Muslim Cultures

Introduction to the Archaeology of Warfare in Muslim Cultures

Saturday 15th March—Sunday 16th March 2014

Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations

Aga Khan University, London

Overview

This short course, Archaeology of Warfare in Muslim Cultures, will focus on military architecture and arms and armour. Expert speakers will explore the fortifications; siege techniques; and the art of war, strategies and tactics; they will review the weapons and armour used by princes, soldiers and warriors by geographical area and period.

Format

This course will consist of three sessions on Saturday 15th March and a two-hour visit to the Wallace Collection on Sunday 16th March.

Guest speakers and session titles

· Dr Stéphane Pradines, AKU-ISMC

Islamic fortifications in the Middle East

· Dr David Nicolle, Independent Scholar

Medieval Arms and Armour in the Middle East

· Dr Robert Elgood, Independent Scholar

Arms and fortifications in north India during the Mughal period

Link

http://www.aku.edu/aboutaku/events/Pages/course-archaeology-warfare.aspx