Publications by authors named "Mariam Rosser-Owen"
Article Synopsis
- Samarra served as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate from 836 to 892 CE and showcases significant early Islamic art and architecture through archaeological discoveries, particularly in glass artefacts.
- Excavations over a century ago initiated scientific Islamic archaeology, uncovering evidence of a sophisticated glass industry and highlighting the connections between local production and imported items in the context of Samarra's economic and cultural landscape.
- High-resolution analysis of glass from Samarra reveals distinct compositions tied to specific object types, confirming historical accounts of glass production in the area and the importation of notable artifacts like Byzantine mosaic tesserae.
