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The Archaeology of Mesopotamia: Theories and Approaches

Roger Matthews

The only critical guide to the theory and method of Mesopotamian archaeology, this innovative volume evaluates its theories, methods and approaches from its origins in the nineteenth century up to the present day.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publish Date: Jan 16th, 2003
  • Pages: 272
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.60in - 6.06in - 0.90in - 1.03lb
  • EAN: 9780415253161
  • Categories: CivilizationAncient - GeneralArchaeology

About the Author

Roger Matthews was Director of the British Institutes of Archaeology in both Baghdad and Ankara. He has directed excavations and surveys in Iraq, Turkey and Syria, and currently lectures at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London. His recent publications include. The Early Prehistory of Mesopotamia (2000).

Praise for this book

'Extremely erudite, literate and considered... [R. Matthews is] an essayist of considerable talent... [A] sophisticated, knowledgeable and eminently readable voice... It is a refreshing work and one which all of us concerned with ancient Mesopotamia may consult with profit.' - Ancient West and East