Travel back in time to the ancient civilisations of the Egyptians, Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Israelites, Greeks and Romans to understand how these people lived. Discover the exhilarating work of archaeologists in the field both today and in the past. Learn of the thrill that comes with exciting discoveries of modern archaeology. Visit lost cities such as Petra and Pompeii, and walk in the footsteps of Jesus and the prophets in the Bible Lands.
The tomb of China’s First Emperor, guarded by an underground army of terra-cotta warriors, has remained sealed for more than 2,000 years. Though it’s regarded as one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world, the Chinese government won’t allow anyone to open it. Why?
Trade and Exchange - Archaeological Studies from History and Prehistory
Long before the advent of the global economy, foreign goods were transported, traded, and exchanged through myriad means, over short and long distances. Archaeological tools for identifying foreign objects, such as provenance studies, stylistic analyses, and economic documentary sources reveal non-local materials in historic and prehistoric assemblages.
Archaeologies of the Middle East provides an innovative introduction to the archaeology of this fascinating region and a window on both its past and present. - Written by some of the top archaeologists of the Middle East: scholars from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of interests and intellectual approaches - Coverage spans 100,000 years: from the Paleolithic to Hellenistic times - Explores the connections between modern-day politics and the social context of archaeological practice and various underutilized approaches to archaeological interpretation - Designed for student use
