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The Archaeology of Mesopotamia: Theories and Approaches
Roger Matthews
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The only critical guide to the theory and method of Mesopotamian archaeology, this innovative volume evaluates the theories, methods, approaches and history of Mesopotamian archaeology from its origins in the nineteenth century up to the present day. Ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), was the original site of many of the major developments in human history, such as farming, the rise of urban literate societies and the first great empires of Akkad, Babylonia and Assyria. Dr. Matthews places the discipline within its historical and social context, and explains how archaeologists conduct ... Read more
The only critical guide to the theory and method of Mesopotamian archaeology, this innovative volume evaluates the theories, methods, approaches and history of Mesopotamian archaeology from its origins in the nineteenth century up to the present day. Ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), was the original site of many of the major developments in human history, such as farming, the rise of urban literate societies and the first great empires of Akkad, Babylonia and Assyria. Dr. Matthews places the discipline within its historical and social context, and explains how archaeologists conduct ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
253
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Series
Approaching the Ancient World
Condition
New
Weight
337g
Number of Pages
268
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415253178
SKU
V9780415253178
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Reviews for The Archaeology of Mesopotamia: Theories and Approaches
'Extremely erudite, literate and considered... [R. Matthews is] an essayist of considerable talent... [A] sophisticated, knowledgeable and eminently readable voice... It is a refreshing work and one which all of us concerned with ancient Mesopotamia may consult with profit.' - Ancient West and East