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Technology of the Ancient Near East

Author : Jill L. Baker
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351188097
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Technology of the Ancient Near East written by Jill L. Baker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peoples of the distant past lived comfortably in cities that boasted well-conceived urban planning, monumental architecture, running water, artistic expression, knowledge of mathematics and medicine, and more. Without the benefits of modern technology, they enjoyed all the accoutrements of modern civilization. Technology of the Ancient Near East brings together in a single volume what is known about the technology behind these acheivements, based on the archaeological, textual, historic, and scientific data drawn from a wide range of sources, focusing on subjects such as warfare, construction, metallurgy, ceramics and glass, water management, and time keeping. These technologies are discussed within the cultural, historic, and socio-economic contexts within which they were invented and the book emphasises these as the foundation upon which modern technology is based. In so doing, this study elucidates the ingenuity of ancient minds, offering an invaluable introduction for students of ancient technology and science.

The Social Context of Technological Change

Author : Andrew Shortland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1785705644
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (857 download)

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Download or read book The Social Context of Technological Change written by Andrew Shortland and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-16 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The technological capabilities of the ancient world have long fascinated scholars and the general public alike, though scholarly debate has often seen material culture not as the development of technology, but as a tool for defining chronology and delineating the level of interactions of neighbouring societies. These fourteen papers, arising from a conference held in Oxford in September 2000, take the approach that technology plays a vital role in past socio-economic systems. They cover the Near East and associated areas, including Greece, Crete, Cyprus, Anatolia, the Levant, Mesopotamia and Egypt from the end of the Middle Bronze Age to the Late Bronze Age (1650-1150 BC), a period when many technological innovations appear for the first time.

The Study of the Ancient Near East in the Twenty-first Century

Author : Jerrold S. Cooper
Publisher : Eisenbrauns
ISBN 13 : 9780931464966
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (649 download)

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Download or read book The Study of the Ancient Near East in the Twenty-first Century written by Jerrold S. Cooper and published by Eisenbrauns. This book was released on 1996 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen essays from the Albright conference held at the Johns Hopkins University charting the course of ancient Near Eastern studies in the twenty-first century. This landmark volume is essential reading for both students and scholars.

Civilizations of the Ancient Near East

Author : Jack M. Sasson
Publisher : Charles Scribner's Sons
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Civilizations of the Ancient Near East written by Jack M. Sasson and published by Charles Scribner's Sons. This book was released on 1995 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consists of articles organized in eleven parts: the ancient Near East in Western thought; the environment; population; social institutions; history and culture; economy and trade; technology and artistic production; religion and science; language, writing, and literature; visual and performing arts; and retrospective essays.

Stone Tools in the Ancient Near East and Egypt

Author : Andrea Squitieri
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1789690617
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (896 download)

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Download or read book Stone Tools in the Ancient Near East and Egypt written by Andrea Squitieri and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focusses on ground stone tools, stone vessels, and devices carved into rock across the Near East and Egypt from prehistory to the later periods. The aim is to explore all aspects of these tools and stimulate a debate about new methodologies to approach this material.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East

Author : Eric M. Meyers
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East written by Eric M. Meyers and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This comprehensive five-volume work analyzes the archaeological and linguistic data that pertain to the broad cultural milieu of the ancient Near East, the crossroads of three of the world's most influential religions -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Ranging from prehistoric times up to the early centuries of the rise of Islam, the work covers the civilizations of Syria-Palestine, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, Iran, Arabia, Cyprus, Egypt, and the coastal regions of North and East Africa. It includes 1,125 alphabetically arranged entries on sites, languages, material culture, archaeological methods, organizations and institutions, and major excavators and scholars of the field. This one-of-a-kind, accessibly written reference brings new breadth to the study of archaeology in the biblical world, making it a valuable resource not only to scholars and students of archaeology, but also to those with an interest in ancient art and architecture, languages, history, and religion." -- Alibris.com.

Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC

Author : William J. Hamblin
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113452062X
Total Pages : 590 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600 BC written by William J. Hamblin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book available that covers this subject, Warfare in the Ancient Near East is a groundbreaking and fascinating study of ancient near Eastern military history from the Neolithic era to the middle Bronze Ages. Drawing on an extensive range of textual, artistic and archaeological data, William J. Hamblin synthesizes current knowledge and offers a detailed analysis of the military technology, ideology and practices of Near Eastern warfare. Paying particular attention to the earliest known examples of holy war ideaology in Mesopotamia and Egypt, Hamblin focuses on: * recruitment and training of the infantry * the logistics and weaponry of warfare * the shift from stone to metal weapons * the role played by magic * narratives of combat and artistic representations of battle * the origins and development of the chariot as military transportation * fortifications and siegecraft *developments in naval warfare. Beautifully illustrated, including maps of the region, this book is essential for experts and non-specialists alike.

The Ancient Near East

Author : Mario Liverani
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134750919
Total Pages : 752 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book The Ancient Near East written by Mario Liverani and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ancient Near East reveals three millennia of history (c. 3500–500 bc) in a single work. Liverani draws upon over 25 years’ worth of experience and this personal odyssey has enabled him to retrace the history of the peoples of the Ancient Near East. The history of the Sumerians, Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians and more is meticulously detailed by one of the leading scholars of Assyriology. Utilizing research derived from the most recent archaeological finds, the text has been fully revised for this English edition and explores Liverani’s current thinking on the history of the Ancient Near East. The rich and varied illustrations for each historical period, augmented by new images for this edition, provide insights into the material and textual sources for the Ancient Near East. Many highlight the ingenuity and technological prowess of the peoples in the Ancient East. Never before available in English, The Ancient Near East represents one of the greatest books ever written on the subject and is a must read for students who will not have had the chance to explore the depth of Liverani’s scholarship.

The Social Context of Technological Change

Author : Andrew Shortland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1785705660
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (857 download)

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What Makes Civilization?

Author : David Wengrow
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199699429
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book What Makes Civilization? written by David Wengrow and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-25 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'What Makes Civilization?', archaeologist David Wengrow provides a vivid account of the 'birth of civilization' in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (today's Iraq). These two regions, where many foundations of modern life were laid, are usually treated in isolation. Now, they are brought together within a unified history.

The Ancient History of the Near East, from the Earliest Times to the Battle of Salamis

Author : Harry Reginald Hall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ancient History of the Near East, from the Earliest Times to the Battle of Salamis written by Harry Reginald Hall and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC

Author : Marc Van De Mieroop
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118718232
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Book Synopsis A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC by : Marc Van De Mieroop

Download or read book A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC written by Marc Van De Mieroop and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporating the latest scholarly research, the third edition ofA History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000–323 BCpresents a comprehensive overview of the multiculturalcivilizations of the ancient Near East. Integrates the most up-to-date research, and includes a richerselection of supplementary materials Addresses the wide variety of political, social, and culturaldevelopments in the ancient Near East Updated features include new “Key Debate” boxes atthe end of each chapter to engage students with variousperspectives on a range of critical issues; a comprehensivetimeline of events; and 46 new illustrations, including 12 colorphotos Features a new chapter addressing governance and continuity inthe region during the Persian Empire Offers in-depth, accessible discussions of key texts andsources, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh

Studies in Ancient Technology

Author : R. J. Forbes
Publisher : Brill Archive
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Studies in Ancient Technology written by R. J. Forbes and published by Brill Archive. This book was released on 1955 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Companion to the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East

Author : D. T. Potts
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444360779
Total Pages : 1509 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Book Synopsis A Companion to the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East by : D. T. Potts

Download or read book A Companion to the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East written by D. T. Potts and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 1509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A COMPANION TO THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST A Companion to the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of ancient material culture from the late Pleistocene to Late Antiquity. This expansive two-volume work includes 58 new essays from an international community of ancient Near East scholars. With coverage extending from Asia Minor, the eastern Mediterranean, and Egypt to the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indo-Iranian borderlands, the book highlights the enormous variation in cultural developments across roughly 11,000 years of human endeavor. In addition to chapters devoted to specific regions and particular periods, many contributors concentrate on individual industries and major themes in ancient Near Eastern archaeology, ranging from metallurgy and agriculture to irrigation and fishing. Controversial issues, including the nature and significance of the antiquities market, ethical considerations in archaeological praxis, the history of the foundation of departments of antiquities, and ancient attitudes towards the past, make this a unique collection of studies that will be of interest to scholars, students, and interested readers alike.

Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries

Author : Peter Roger Stuart Moorey
Publisher : Eisenbrauns
ISBN 13 : 9781575060422
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries written by Peter Roger Stuart Moorey and published by Eisenbrauns. This book was released on 1999 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first systematic attempt to survey in detail the archaeological evidence for the crafts and craftsmanship of the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians in ancient Mesopotamia, covering the period ca. 8000-300 B.C.E. As creators of some of the earliest farming and urban communities known to us, these people were among the first pioneers of many crafts and skills that remain fundamental to modern ways of life. Many of the raw materials for crafts had to be imported from outside the river valley of the Tigris and Euphrates, providing an unusually sensitive indicator of the commercial and cultural contacts of Mesopotamia. In this book, Dr. Moorey reviews briefly the textual evidence, and then goes on to examine in detail the material evidence for a wide range of crafts using stones, both common and ornamental, animal products--from hippopotamus ivory to ostrich egg-shells--ceramics, glazed materials and glass, metals, and building materials. With a comprehensive bibliography, this will be a key work of reference for archaeologists and those interested in the early history of crafts and technology, as well as for specialist historians of the ancient Near East.

Wool Economy in the Ancient Near East

Author : Catherine Breniquet
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1782976310
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (829 download)

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Download or read book Wool Economy in the Ancient Near East written by Catherine Breniquet and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of the Ancient Near East covers a huge chronological frame, from the first pictographic texts of the late 4th millennium to the conquest of Alexander the Great in 333 BC. During these millennia, different societies developed in a changing landscape where sheep (and their wool) always played an important economic role. The 22 papers presented here explore the place of wool in the ancient economy of the region, where large-scale textile production began during the second half of the 3rd millennium. By placing emphasis on the development of multi-disciplinary methodologies, experimentation and use of archaeological evidence combined with ancient textual sources, the wide-ranging contributions explore a number of key themes. These include: the first uses of wool in textile manufacture and organization of weaving; trade and exchange; the role of wool in institutionalized economies; and the reconstruction of the processes that led to this first form of industry in Antiquity. The numerous archaeological and written sources provide an enormous amount of data on wool, textile crafts, and clothing and these inter-disciplinary studies are beginning to present a comprehensive picture of the economic and cultural impact of woollen textiles and textile manufacturing on formative ancient societies.

Textile Production and Consumption in the Ancient Near East

Author : Marie-Louise Nosch
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1782971114
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (829 download)

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Download or read book Textile Production and Consumption in the Ancient Near East written by Marie-Louise Nosch and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past, textile production was a key part of all ancient societies. The Ancient Near East stands out in this respect with the overwhelming amount of documentation both in terms of raw materials, line of production, and the distribution of finished products. The thirteen intriguing chapters in Textile Production and Consumption in the Ancient Near East describe the developments and changes from household to standardised, industrialised and centralised productions which take place in the region. They discuss the economic, social and cultural impact of textiles on ancient society through the application of textile tool studies, experimental testing, context studies and epigraphical as well as iconographical sources. Together they demonstrate that the textile industries, production, technology, consumption and innovations are crucial to, and therefore provide an in-depth view of ancient societies during this period. Geographically the contributions cover Anatolia, the Levant, Syria, the Assyrian heartland, Sumer, and Egypt.