Building between the two rivers : an introduction to the building archaeology of ancient Mesopotamia /
Building between the Two Rivers aims to supply university students and scholars of Near Eastern archaeology with an introduction to the 'building archaeology' methods as applied to the context of ancient Mesopotamia. It helps the reader understand the principles underlying the discipline,...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford, UK :
Archaeopress Publishing Ltd,
[2020]
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| Summary: | Building between the Two Rivers aims to supply university students and scholars of Near Eastern archaeology with an introduction to the 'building archaeology' methods as applied to the context of ancient Mesopotamia. It helps the reader understand the principles underlying the discipline, which deals with the registration and analysis of all building materials and techniques involved in the assembly and erection of a construction, and to outline what knowledge and skills are needed, beyond those that are specific to archaeologists. Due to the introductory nature of the book, contents are organized in didactic chapters, trying to cover all the main topics and displaying them by means of selected examples. Particular attention is given to the methods of the 'stratigraphic reading', which are discussed in a dedicated appendix authored by Piero Gilento. A thematic bibliography and a technical glossary complete the book, helping readers enhance their understanding of the subject. |
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| Physical Description: | 220 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1789696038 9781789696035 |