Studying archaeological evidence from sites covering over 200
kilometres of the banks of the Euphrates River, Lisa Cooper's
excellent monograph explores the growth and development of human
settlement in the Euphrates River Valley of Northern Syria during
the Early and Middle Bronze Ages from circa 2700 to 1550 BC. Cooper
focuses on the nature and development of the urban politics that
existed in the area during these periods and highlights two
principal inter-related characteristics of the Euphrates Valley:
the study of specific aspects of Euphrates culture, such as the
nature of urban secular and religious architecture, mortuary
remains, and subsistence pursuits, to underline the unique
character of this region during the Early and Middle Bronze Ages
the striking resilience of its cultural traditions over many
centuries despite the political instability and environmental
degradation. Including studies on the tribal background of the
populations, the economy, the unique geography of the Euphrates,
the ethnic and social structure of its inhabitants, and the
influences of states surrounding it, this is a unique and
invaluable resource for all students of archaeology and ancient
history.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2008 |
First published: |
2006 |
Authors: |
Lisa Cooper
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
334 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-48720-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Archaeology >
General
|
LSN: |
0-415-48720-X |
Barcode: |
9780415487207 |
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