The Archaeology of Malta - From the Neolithic through the Roman Period (Hardcover)

The Maltese archipelago is a unique barometer for understanding cultural change in the central Mediterranean. Prehistoric people helped reshape the islands' economy and when Mediterranean maritime highways were being established, the islands became a significant lure to Phoenician colonists venturing from their Levantine homeland. Punic Malta also sat at the front line of regional hostilities until it fell to Rome. Preserved in this island setting are signs of people's endurance and adaptation to each new challenge. This book is the first systematic and up-to-date survey of the islands' archaeological evidence from the initial settlers to the archipelago's inclusion into the Roman world (c.5000 BC-400 AD). Claudia Sagona draws upon old and new discoveries and her analysis covers well-known sites such as the megalithic structures, as well as less familiar locations and discoveries. She interprets the archaeological record to explain changing social and political structures, intriguing ritual practices and cultural contact through several millennia.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge World Archaeology
Release date:	August 2015
Authors:	Claudia Sagona (Dr)
Dimensions:	262 x 180 x 41mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	470
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-00669-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General Promotions
LSN:	1-107-00669-4
Barcode:	9781107006690

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