Ghazni in the Islamic Period: The Archaeological Evidence

This contribution is part of a volume dedicated to coins discovered during excavations and surveys conducted by the Italian Archaeological Mission at Ghanzi, Afghanistan. The material spans a broad chronological range, from the 2nd to the 20th century. The chapter summarizes the main archaeological data from the Islamic-period excavations and the associated finds, with particular emphasis on the Ghaznavid sultanic palace and its construction phases.