South asian archaeology and art. 2018 Papers presented at the 24th International Conference of the European Association for South Asian Archaeology and Art (Monumental Complex of S. Domenico Maggi...

This volume contains only a part of the papers read at the 24th International Conference of the European Association for South Asian Archaeology and Art, which took place in Naples from 2nd to 6th July 2018. On that occasion, I was extremely glad to have the opportunity to welcome all the participants on behalf of ISMEO - The International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies, conveying greetings from the entire membership of ISMEO, currently numbering 400 scholars, among whom more than 170 eminent foreign correspondent associates, ideally representing more than 100 universities, research centres and academic, scientific, and museum institutions from throughout the world.[---] As far as the 24th Conference of the European Association for South Asian Archaeology and Art is concerned, I would first and foremost like to congratulate the chief organiser of this Conference, and President of the Association, Professor Anna Filigenzi, Vice-President of ISMEO for many years, for