{"product_id":"malta-phoenician-punic-and-roman-9789993270355","title":"Malta - Phoenician  Punic and Roman","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupported by numerous colour photographs by Daniel Cilia  this well-presented book surveys the archaeological heritage of Malta  focusing on the classical period rather than the islands more celebrated prehistoric past. Photographs  plans and reconstruction drawings present archaeological sites  tombs  coins  ceramics  artworks  extraordinary objects and other items from everyday life  dating to the Phoenician  Punic and Roman periods in turn  representing 1 500 years of history. Bonannos narrative discusses this material evidence and considers what it reveals about the identity  culture  interaction  funerary beliefs  economy and government of Maltas rulers. The physical organisation of the island is explored through maps while inscriptions are examined as sources for religion and administration. Significant archaeological remains survive from these periods  including towns  villas and harbours  demonstrating the significance of Malta within the Mediterranean as a major trading stop. This book provides an invaluable guide to that heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45650525978677,"sku":"ByrdShop_9993270350","price":248.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9789993270355.jpg?v=1781799119","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/malta-phoenician-punic-and-roman-9789993270355","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}