The Dome of the Rock’s Importance to Umayyad Cultural Policy
Michael describes how the Dome of the Rock’s construction and architecture reflect the cultural syncretism policy of the Umayyad empire.
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Money and Identity: The Socio-Political Power of Ancient Coinage and the Emergence of Greco-Bactrian Culture
Michael breaks down the changes in coinage in the Greco-Bactrian kingdom and how this reflects socio-political change.