The Archaeology of Syria
The Archaeology of Syria
Glenn M. Schwartz, The Johns Hopkins University
£36.00
GBPThis was the first book to present a comprehensive review of the archaeology of Syria from the end of the Paleolithic period to 300 BC. Syria has become a prime focus of field archaeology in the Middle East in the past thirty years, and Peter Akkermans and Glenn Schwartz discuss the results of this intensive fieldwork, integrating them with earlier research. Alongside the major material culture types of each period, they examine important contributions of Syrian archaeology to issues like the onset of agriculture, the emergence of private property and social inequality, the rise and collapse of urban life, and the archaeology of early empires. All competing interpretations are set out and considered, alongside the authors' own perspectives and conclusions.
- Uniquely comprehensive review of the archaeology of Syria before 300 BC
- Coverage of all the latest developments in excavation and field work in the area
- Detailed but accessible discussion of all competing interpretations as well as the authors' own perspectives and conclusions
Reviews & endorsements
'The information is presented in clear, jargon-free prose … the end result is a pleasure to read, as well as thought provoking.' Minerva
'… highly welcomed by biblical scholars and archaeologists … it covers an impressive wide range … the biblical scholar cannot but be grateful to the authors for providing such a well-written overview of the cultural realm bordering the biblical world. Several state-of-the-art photographs, drawings, maps and charts round off this beautifully produced volume whose affordable price will ensure its widespread and well-deserved distribution.' Society for Old Testament Study
'… a useful reference tool for professional archaeologists and an excellent introduction for students.' Antiquity
Product details
January 2004Paperback
9780521796668
486 pages
244 × 170 × 25 mm
0.77kg
191 b/w illus. 13 maps
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Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Hunter-gatherers at the end of the Ice Age
- 3. A changing perspective: neolithic beginnings
- 4. The exploration of new horizons
- 5. Continuity and change in the late sixth and fifth millenium BC
- 6. The fourth millenium BC and the Uruk intrusion
- 7. Regionalization and local trajectories
- 8. The 'second urban revolution' and its aftermath
- 9. The regeneration of complex societies
- 10. Empires and internationalism
- 11. Iron age Syria
- 12. Conclusions.
