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

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 comprehensive exploration of the archaeological finds from the Oxus River region, which is located in present-day Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The book features a detailed description of the Oxus Treasure, a collection of gold and silver objects discovered in the region in the late 19th century, as well as other objects from ancient Persia and India. The author provides a historical context for the objects and discusses their significance in terms of ancient culture, religion, and art. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs of the objects, as well as maps and diagrams to help readers understand their context and significance. Overall, The Treasure Of The Oxus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the archaeology and history of ancient Persia and India.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.