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The Near East : Archaeology in the 'Cradle of Civilization' (Experiences of Archaeology)
The Near East Archaeology in the 'Cradle of Civilization' - Experiences of Archaeology Author:Charles Keith Maisels In The Near East, Charles Maisels charts the emergence of archaeology from antiquarianism and anthropology in the 19th century. Based on current knowledge, the book provides a developmental account of the origins of farming cultures and the processes of transition from neolithic village to city-state. Maisels discusses the discovery of Ur, Babyl... more »on and a host of lesser city-states in Mesopotamia. He traces the process of their ``remystification'' by early archaeologists.« less