Ebla : Archaeology and History Hardback
by Paolo (Sapienza University of Rome, Italy (Emeritus)) Matthiae
Part of the Cities of the Ancient World series
Hardback
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In Ebla , Paolo Matthiae presents the results of 47 years of excavations at this fascinating site, providing a detailed account of Ebla’s history and archaeology. Ebla grew from a small Early Bronze Age settlement into an important trading and political centre, which endured until its final destruction in c. 1600 BC . The destruction of its royal palace c. 2300 BC was particularly significant as it preserved the city’s rich archives, offering a wealth of information on its history, economy, religion, administration, and daily life.
The discovery of Ebla is a pivotal moment in the history of archaeological investigations of the twentieth century, and this book is the result of all the excavation campaigns at Tell Mardikh- Ebla from 1964 until 2010, when field operations stopped due to the war in Syria. Available for the first time in English, Ebla offers a complete account of one of the largest pre-classical urban centres by its discoverer, making it an essential resource for students of Ancient Near Eastern archaeology and history.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:484 pages, 46 Halftones, color; 261 Halftones, black and white; 46 Illustrations, color; 261 Illustr
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:22/09/2020
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- ISBN:9781138850651
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:484 pages, 46 Halftones, color; 261 Halftones, black and white; 46 Illustrations, color; 261 Illustr
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:22/09/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138850651
