The Archaeology of Mesopotamia: Theories and Approaches

by Roger Matthews

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415253179
• ISBN13: 9780415253178
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"