Crossing Jordan - North American Contributions to the Archaeology of Jordan (Hardcover, New)

This concise and illustrated book highlights the contributions of North American archaeologists to the archaeology of Jordan - a critical transition zone along the Levantine corridor that links the continents of Africa and Asia. For over 150 years, North American researchers have played a pivotal role in the exploration of Jordan, the development of archaeological methods there and the construction of theoretical approaches to study the deep-time archaeological record of this key part of Middle East. The volume focuses on the many peoples and cultures that have crossed Jordan from the earliest prehistoric times to the present. In this sense, this book contributes directly to the conservation of Jordan's heritage. The chapters are written primarily by the North American archaeological expedition directors giving this book an authoritative and 'cutting edge' view of the most recent discoveries and interpretive models of archaeology in Jordan today.By looking at the archaeology of the southern Levant through the lens of North American archaeological research in Jordan, the entire history of this crucial part of the Middle East's Fertile Crescent is highlighted - from Prehistory to Ottoman times. As a richly illustrated book with the best photographs produced by over 50 archaeological expeditions, Crossing Jordan is the most up-to-date guide to the archaeological heritage of Jordan and an important resource for scholars, students, citizens, NGOs, embassy personnel, and tourists.

General

Imprint:	Equinox Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2007
First published:	2007
Authors:	Thomas Evan Levy • P.M. Michele Daviau • Randall W. Younker
Dimensions:	246 x 189mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	520
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84553-268-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General
LSN:	1-84553-268-6
Barcode:	9781845532680

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