Archaeology by period / region Books

Book SynopsisThe second half of the seventh millennium BC saw the demise of the previously affluent and dynamic Neolithic way of life. The period is marked by significant social and economic transformations of local communities, as manifested in a new spatial organization, patterns of architecture, burial practices, and in chipped stone and pottery manufacture. This volume has three foci. The first concerns the character of these changes in different parts of the Near East with a view to placing them in a broader comparative perspective. The second concerns the social and ideological changes that took place at the end of Neolithic and the beginning of the Chalcolithic that help to explain the disintegration of constitutive principles binding the large centers, the emergence of a new social system, as well as the consequences of this process for the development of full-fledged farming communities in the region and beyond. The third concerns changes in lifeways: subsistence strategies, exploitation of the environment, and, in particular, modes of procurement, consumption, and distribution of different resources.

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Book SynopsisA warriors face the strong brows inlaid with red garnets, the nose and mouth gilded and its surface tinned a silvery colour this is how the Sutton Hoo helmet once appeared to those who saw it. This book explains how it was discovered together with other priceless treasures including a ship in the great mound at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk.

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Book SynopsisIf you imagine that our ancient forbears ate weak gruel, some meat, and bread so hard that it was practically inedible, Jacqui Wood''s study and recreation of ancient cooking methods and recipes will be a revelation. Based on experimental archaeology at the author''s world-famous research settlement in Cornwall, this book describes the ingredients of prehistoric cooking and the methods of food preparation. A general overview of the lifestyle of our prehistoric ancestors is followed by detailed sections (plus cookbook-style recipes) on: bread; dairy foods; meat, fish and vegetable stews; cooking with hot stones; clay-baked food; salt and the seashore menu; peas, beans and lentils; herbs and spices; vegetables; yeast, wine, beer and teas; sweets and puddings. At the end of the book you will realise that a barbecue in the summer need not be sausages on a gas cooker; it could be fish wrapped in grasses and clay, baked in a fire pit at the end of the garden, followed by sweet fruit, seaweed jelly and washed down by Neolithic wine.

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Book SynopsisAnimal bones are one of the most abundant types of evidence found in archaeological sites dating from pre-historic times to the Middle Ages, and they can reveal a startling amount about the economy and way of life of people in the past.

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Book SynopsisPrehistory covers the period of some 4 million years before the start of written history, when our earliest ancestors, the Australopithecines, existed in Africa. But this is relatively recent compared to whole history of the earth of some 4.5 billion years. A key aspect of prehistory is that it provides a sense of scale, throwing recent ways of life into perspective. Humans and their ancestors lived in many different ways and the cultural variety we see now is just a tiny fraction of that which has existed over millions of years. Humans are part of the broader evolution of landscapes and communities of plants and animals, but Homo sapiens is also the only species to have made a real impact on planetary systems. To understand such an impact, we need a grasp of our longest term development and ways of life.In this new edition of his Very Short Introduction, Chris Gosden invites us to think seriously about who we are by considering who we have been. As he explains, many new discoveries have been made in archaeology over the last ten years, and a new framework for prehistory is emerging. A greater understanding of Chinese and central Asian prehistory has thrown Eurasian prehistory in quite a different light, with flows of the influence of culture over large areas now evident. This has eaten away at the traditional view of human progress around the invention of agriculture, the development of cities and (much later) the industrial revolution, and given us new geographies to think about. Chris Gosden explores the new landscape of our prehistory, and considers the way the different geographical locations weave together.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewA brilliant exposition of prehistory in all its variety - thoughtful and wide-ranging. * Barry Cunliffe *Challenging, authoritative and with a world vision, Chris Gosdens Prehistory provides the foundations for a twenty first century archaeology. There is no better place to start the journey into deep human history than this concise celebration of the importance of long term history by one of the worlds leading archaeologists. * Professor Clive Gamble, Department of Archaeology, University of Southampton *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: When does prehistory start and end? 2: What use is prehistory? 3: In the beginning - African origins 4: The end of the beginning - the establishment of human groups in Europe and Asia 5: Continental fusion - the creation of connected communities across Europe and Asia 6: New worlds - the Americas, Australia and the Pacific 7: Final thoughts References Further reading Index

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Book SynopsisThe first critical examination of magical techniques and the practice of the magician in Ancient Egypt , revealing their widespread appearance and pivotal significance for all Egyptian 'religious' practices from the earliest periods through the Coptic era, influencing as well the Greco-Egyptian magical papyri.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1972, this book remains the most comprehensive and reliable study of this complex epoch. By starting from first principles and classifying and surveying the main available evidence, Kitchen establishes a comprehensive full-scale chronology of the XXI-XXV dynasties.

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Book SynopsisArtemis is a literary, iconographic, and archaeological study of the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, who presided over the transitions and mediations between the wild and the civilized, youth and maturity, life and death. Beginning with a study of the early origins of Artemis and her cult in the Bronze and Archaic Ages, Budin explores the goddess'' persona and her role in the lives of her worshippers.This volume examines her birth and childhood, her place in the divine family, her virginity, and her associations with those places where the wilds become the cities of just men. The focus then turns to Artemis' role in the lives of children and women, particularly how she helps them navigate the transition to adulthood and, perhaps too often, death. Budin goes on to reconsider some of the more harrowing aspects of Artemis' mythology, such as plague and bloodshed, while also examining some of her kinder, oft overlooked associations. Finally, the role of Artemis in theTrade Review"Stephanie Budin’s Artemis is a richly detailed and engaging study that offers a welcome contribution to the fields of Greek religion and mythology. Expertly weaving together evidence from literary texts and inscriptions, archaeology and the visual arts, Budin uncovers the many meanings and layers of Artemis through her origin stories, her iconic roles as virgin and huntress, and her mediating function as a goddess of critical female transitions. With the passion and wit of a great teacher, Budin convincingly demonstrates that the worship of Artemis was truly a life-or-death matter for the ancient Greeks." - Monica S. Cyrino, University of New Mexico"Although principally writing for undergraduates, historian Budin not only surveys the current scholarship but also argues for revisions; most compellingly, that Artemis was not associated with warfare, and that the evidence claimed for that view is from the Roman period, or is methodologically flawed. While rigorous, the volume remains clear and approachable: all Greek is translated; arguments based on Greek language are judiciously chosen and lucid. An important book for collections supporting study of mythology, religion, and literature, and likely to appeal to a broader audience...Summing Up: Highly recommended." - P. E. Ojennus, Whitworth University, CHOICETable of ContentsIntroduction: Why Artemis?1 An Early History of Artemis2 The Childhood and Perpetual Virginity of Artemis3 Artemis of the Wilds4 Artemis and Children5 Artemis and Women6 Artemis as Goddess of Plague and Cruelty7 Some Underappreciated Aspects of Artemis8 Artemis Afterwards

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Book SynopsisThe three-thousand-year-old rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel and the story of their rescue from the rising waters of Lake Nasser in the 1960s are almost as familiar worldwide as the tale of the gold funerary mask and brief life of the boy king Tutankhamun. Yet although they remain among the most celebrated, visited, and photographed archaeological sites in the world, the lower Nubian temples-from Philae in the north to Abu Simbel in the south-are some of the least understood by the visitor. In this lucidly written, beautifully illustrated book, Nigel Fletcher-Jones places the temples in their historical context, telling the story of the discovery of the Abu Simbel temples, and why and how they were moved, explaining what the Nubian temples teach us about ancient Egypt, which gods and goddesses were worshiped there, and the place of Rameses II in the long line of ancient Egyptian kings and queens. With over 80 new photographs, diagrams, and maps, and packed with fascinating insights, Abu Simbel and the Nubian Temples is an ideal introduction to one of the world's great regions of archaeological splendor.Trade ReviewAbu Simbel and the Nubian Temples: A New Travelers Companion is an ideal, information-packed, gorgeously photographed, and easy-to-follow guide to Abu Simbel and other Nubian temples. Author Nigel Fletcher-Jones has a rare gift-to see the whole and the detail simultaneously, to provide us with the whole context, on the one hand, but also those brilliant little elements of a place easily missed without the expert's eye. His photographs are exactly what makes this travelers companion special. This book is a wonderful addition to the libraries of globe-trotters as well as explorers of the imagination. -- Kara Cooney A fine companion for a visit to the iconic Nubian temples. -- Aidan DodsonTable of Contents1. Understanding Abu Simbel 2. From Discovery to the Grand Tour 3. The Great and Small Temples 4. The Gods of Abu Simbel 5. Rameses at Home 6. Rameses at War 7. Saving Abu Simbel 8. The Nubian Temples Further Reading

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Book SynopsisArchaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy presents an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the research and findings that illuminate the life and historicity of Jesus as he's presented in the Gospels.Trade Review“In this beautifully illustrated, extensively documented and clearly written book, Titus Kennedy provides the most comprehensive archaeological defense yet in print of the historical reliability of the Gospels and their account of the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Kennedy marches systematically through the different phases of the life of Jesus—from his birth to his ministry, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection—as recorded in the New Testament. As he does, he shows that in each case, a surprising body of evidence supports the reliability of the Gospel accounts of these events. Who knew that the actual site of the trial of Jesus before Pilate has been identified by archaeologists? Or that each of the major figures in that trial—Caiaphas, Herod Antipas, Pilate, Peter, and Jesus himself—have all been independently attested by archaeological and documentary historical evidence in recent years? “Kennedy skillfully shows his readers the evidence—photographic and otherwise—that documents these important people, places, and events. A unique resource for anyone wanting to investigate the real historical Jesus.”—Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, PhD, History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge University; author, Return of the God Hypothesis“In Excavating the Evidence for Jesus, Titus Kennedy illuminates the world of late second-temple Judaism. Kennedy’s lucid prose simplifies complicated matters such as the nativity census of Quirinius. He explores various theories and conspiracies and presciently shows readers where the weight of evidence lies. I highly recommend this well-written and well-researched book to my students and colleagues.”—Scott Stripling, PhD, Provost and Professor of Biblical Archaeology and History, The Bible Seminary, Katy, TX; Director of Excavations at Shiloh and Khirbet el-Maqatir“How credible are the Gospels, and how strong is the evidence for the historical Jesus? Kennedy’s Excavating the Evidence for Jesus is an exceptional in-depth companion to the Gospel accounts, summarizing the relevant archaeological finds and providing essential historical background for New Testament times.“Organized around specific events in the life and ministry of Jesus, one can take a bite- sized deep dive into any particular question and come back with a satisfying archaeological and historical evidence-based answer each time. Of course, one also can sit down and easily flow through the book from cover to cover: Sufficient details are provided so that one feels the weight of the evidence yet is not bogged down or overwhelmed by technicalities. In some details, Kennedy offers an evidence-based alternate to the traditional interpretation that is true to Scripture and worth considering.“What I found especially effective is Kennedy’s use of the historical evidence provided by the early scoffers of Christianity and from the records detailing the early Roman efforts to stamp out this radical cult: The descriptions provided by the ancient enemies of Jesus confirm the highlights of his life. These details could not have been invented by the church centuries later if they were common knowledge and mentioned by Christian critics in the first and second centuries.“Easily accessible and readable, the refreshing message again and again is that behind the Gospel accounts are real places, real people, and real events—in short, real history. The Gospel writers were telling us what they saw and heard, not what they (or followers centuries later) imagined or hoped. In an age where it seems that skeptics have the microphone in the popular media, Kennedy provides a detailed and convincing response: Even 2,000 years later, striking amounts of evidence survive to show why Jesus is the most important figure in human history and worth trusting. Every Christian and seeker will be strengthened by reading this book.”—John A. Bloom, PhD, PhD, Professor of Physics; Director, MA of Science and Religion Program, Biola University, La Mirada, CA“Excavating the Evidence for Jesus is an up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of the archaeology surrounding the life of Jesus as recorded in the four Gospels. The chronological format is logical and easy to follow, and the many high-quality photos of sites and artifacts help the reader to visualize the Scripture text and showcase the ancient world of Jesus. With the most recent archaeological discoveries included plus a presentation of controversial discoveries, both students and enthusiasts of archaeology, history, and the Bible will find this a useful resource.”—Eric Metaxas, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the nationally syndicated Eric Metaxas Radio Show“In Excavating the Evidence for Jesus, Kennedy presents an insightful analysis and powerful argumentation through the use of archaeology and ancient historical sources. Readers will also appreciate the contextual approach to the subject and the clear writing. This book is an important contribution to the study of the evidence for Jesus, and I recommend it to anyone interested in the topic of Jesus and archaeology.”—Miqayel Badalyan, archaeologist, PhD, director of “Erebuni” Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia

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Book SynopsisA new perspective on the Bronze Age; Stone Circles; Stone Rows; Evolution; and the reason for the planet. Plus a large collection of eureka moments whilst gathering wild food on the Ring of the Wild Food Year migration route. Down to earth philosophy and female intuition, highly original journeys beyond the limits of every day thinking.

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Book SynopsisThe inside story, told by the archaeological detectives themselves, of the extraordinary discovery of the world's oldest papyri revealing how King Khufu's men built the Great Pyramid at Giza. Pierre Tallet's discovery of the Red Sea Scrolls the world's oldest surviving written documents in 2013 was one of the most remarkable moments in the history of Egyptology. These papyri, written some 4,600 years ago, combined with Mark Lehner's research and theories, change what we thought we knew about the building of the Great Pyramid at Giza. Here, for the first time, Tallet and Lehner together give us the definitive account of this astounding discovery. The story begins with Tallet's hunt for hieroglyphic rock inscriptions in the Sinai Peninsula, leading up to the discovery of the papyri the diary of Inspector Merer, who oversaw workers in the reign of Pharaoh Khufu in Wadi el-Jarf, the site of an ancient harbour on the Red Sea. The translation of the papyri reveals for the first Trade Review'This landmark, elegantly illustrated book is the first to reveal how raw materials used in the Great Pyramid’s construction … were transported to Giza' - Science'A detailed, compelling account of Khufu’s extraordinary project, based on the latest evidence' - Toby Wilkinson, Times Literary Supplement'A really fascinating, in-depth discussion of a remarkable set of documents that show this early civilisation coming together' - Guy de la Bédoyère MA FSA'Rigorously detailed … for diehard nerds there’s plenty of mapping, reconstruction and transliteration' - The Spectator'A vivid, richly illustrated account' - Current World Archaeology'A fascinating and, above all, readable account of a discovery that has already had significant impact on our understanding of Egypt in the Pyramid Age' - Ancient Egypt MagazineTable of ContentsPrologue Introduction Part I Discoveries in the Desert The Red Sea Part II Copper Sneferu and Khufu and their Pyramid From Khufu to Khafra on the Red Sea Coast and at Giza Finding the Papyri The Challenges of Translating the Papyri What the Papyri Tell Us Part IV How Merer and his Team Transported Stone to Giza From the Red Sea to the Nile Delta: A Year in the Life of Merer and his Men From Worker’s Village to Port City Overseer of the Ro She Ankh-haf Part V Feeding the Workers How They Could Have Raised the Stone How the Pyramids Created a Unified State Conclusion: Future Discoveries on the Red Sea Coast? Appendix : Translation of Papyri

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Book SynopsisThe fabled land of Nubia, whose very name means 'gold,' was famous in ancient times for its supplies of precious metal, exotic material, and intricate craftsmanship. Many of the adornments made in Nubia are masterpieces of the jeweler's art-marvels of design and construction rivaling, and often surpassing, adornments made in Egypt and the rest of the ancient Mediterranean world. Although these unique treasures are among the most stunning to have survived from antiquity, they remain little known. Richly illustrated with beautiful photographs of these exquisite items, many of them never before published, Nubian Gold also places the jewelry within the cultural contexts in which it was manufactured and employed. It tells the story not only of the treasures themselves but of the exciting tales of their discovery and the rich background of the exotic and remote civilizations that produced them. The book also explores the innovative techniques used to procure the precious materials used in the jewelry and to craft them into intricate ornaments replete with magical purpose and coded meaning.Featured in the book are not only the intricately crafted pieces themselves but depictions of them in sculpture, relief, and painting as well as references to them in ancient texts, locating them within the full spectrum of Nubian history, from the earliest beginnings of society to the advent of Christianity.Trade ReviewThis beautifully-illustrated volume documents the wide variety of fine items of personal adornment produced in Nubia ... This comprehensive, full-colour volume will prove valuable for those new to the subject, particularly students, due to the inclusion of relevant contextual material including maps and a chronological table that sets the timelines of Lower and Upper Nubia against that of ancient Egypt. * Ancient Egypt *Table of ContentsChronology Map Introduction Historical outline Section I: Gold, gold deposits and gold mining in ancient Nubia and Egypt Gold-working tools, techniques and technology Jewelry materials and manufacture Status and symbolism in jewelry and ornaments Section II: Frontier Finery: Costume and Culture along the Egyptian border Sacrifice and splendor in the Kingdom of Kerma The Hidden Riches of Napata Meroe and the Ferlini Treasure The X-Group: A trove of riches from a Lost Kingdom Glossary Bibliography

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Book SynopsisTwilight of Empire is the first book in English to examine the Brest-Litovsk Peace Conference during the later stages of World War I with the use of extensive archival sources. Two separate peace treaties were signed at Brest-Litovsk the first between the Central Powers and Ukraine and the second between the Central Powers and Bolshevik Russia. Borislav Chernev, through an insightful and in-depth analysis of primary sources and archival material, argues that although its duration was short lived, the Brest-Litovsk settlement significantly affected the post-Imperial transformation of East Central Europe. The conference became a focal point for the interrelated processes of peacemaking, revolution, imperial collapse, and nation-state creation in the multi-ethnic, entangled spaces of East Central Europe. Chernev’s analysis expands beyond the traditional focus on the German-Russian relationship, paying special attention to the policies of Austria-Hungary, BulgariTrade Review"For decades, historians have looked at the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk mostly as a symbol of harsh terms imposed on the Bolshevik government by the ruthless German militarized regime. Chernev successfully demonstrates that the alliance of the Central Powers was much less German-dominated than has previously been believed…Chernev has demonstrated convincingly that the Brest-Litovsk moment should be seen as an important stage in the history of decolonization." -- Gwendal Piégais * Ab Imperio, no. 2, 2018 *"Borislav Chernev’s Twilight of Empire is a solid addition to…World War 1 historiography, bringing an impressive variety of language, archives, and sources to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk…There is very little to improve on in Twilight of Empire…This is a fantastic discussion of the conference incorporating perspectives from all the major players. Highly recommended." -- John Fahey * Region: Regional Studies of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, Volume 7, #1, Jan. 2018 *‘This book is of high scholarly value and an important contribution to the history of international relations and revolutionary upheavals in East Central Europe at the end of First World War. -- Johannes Remy * Slavonic and East European Review vol 96:02:2018 *‘This book offers a new way of thinking about the relationships that exist between and among nations and non-historic groups throughout the region, and most importantly provides direction for future research on the topic…. Twilight of Empire should be read by all parties interested in this critical moment in the history of Eastern Europe.’ -- John W. Steinberg * The Russian Review vol 77:02:2018 *‘Essential. All levels/Libraries.’ -- G.P. Cox * Choice Magazine vol 55:07:2018 *"Chernev’s study contributes in important ways to a rethinking of "the end of the war" on the Eastern Front and how Brest-Litovsk prepared the ground for future conflict." -- Robert Blobaum, West Virginia University * Central European History Dec. 2017 *"…this is an excellent, well-written, and well-researched book. It should be recommended to all historian of the Great War, of the peace settlements, and of East-Central Europe in the twentieth century." -- Christoph Mick, University of Warwick * Journal of Modern History, March 2019 *"This is a thoughtful, well-researched and well written work, a credit both to the author and the publisher…The book goes beyond the headlines in detailing the positions adopted by the two main protagonists at the [Brest-Litovsk] talks: Bolshevik Russia and Imperial Germany." -- Steven J. Main, Russian Military Studies Office, UK * Europe-Asia Studies, vol 71 no 4, May 2019 *"The book Twilight of Empire is the work of a young, linguistically gifted, and quite promising historian. It is a well-researched and well-written monograph." -- J-Guy Lalande, St. Francis Xavier University * East/West: Journal of Ukrainian Studies *"Twilight of Empire represents a milestone study in the diplomatic and political history of East-Central Europe, taking a close look at the first and largely forgotten peace treaty of World War I and the circumstances that surrounded its conclusion not only at the peace conference but also internationally and domestically. This approach allowed Chernev to delve into the depth of imperial decay of the major powers in East-Central Europe and explore the origins of the national self-determination concept. From this perspective, Twilight of Empire offers a timely and balanced analysis of the rather overlooked first peace of the Great War that had repercussions throughout the entire short and violent twentieth century." -- Lizaveta Kasmach * H Net Reviews *"Beautifully written and skilfully edited, Twilight of Empire is a valuable and entertaining history." -- Steven Jobbitt, Lakehead University * Hungarian Studies Review *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Note on Transliteration and Place Names Glossary Introduction: A Forgotten Peace Chapter 1: Ostpolitik Meets World Revolution Chapter 2: Peacemaking and Self-Determination at Brest-Litovsk Chapter 3: The Great January Strike as a Prelude to Revolution in Austria Chapter 4: The Brest-Litovsk System and Modern Ukrainian Statehood Chapter 5: Brest-Litovsk and the Elusive Bulgarian "Dream of Byzantium" Chapter 6: The Second Treaty of Brest-Litovsk and After Conclusion: Brest-Litovsk and Europe’s Twentieth Century Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe ancient Egyptians presented themselves as superior to all other people in the world; on temple walls, the pharaoh is shown smiting foreign enemies - people from Nubia, Libya and the Levant - or crushing them beneath his chariot. Officially, foreigners represented disorder and chaos - the opposite of Egypt's perfect land of justice and order. But despite such imagery, from the beginning of their history, the Egyptians also enjoyed friendly relations with neighbouring cultures; both Egyptians and foreigners crossed the deserts and seas exchanging goods gathered from across the known world. They shared knowledge and technology, and sometimes settled abroad, marrying and acculturating. Through such interactions, the Egyptians influenced other cultures, and at the same time were themselves shaped by foreign contacts and external events.War & Trade with the Pharaohs explores Egypt's connections with the wider world over the course of 3,000 years, introducing readers to ancient diplomacy, travel, trade, warfare, domination, and immigration - both Egyptians living abroad and foreigners living in Egypt. It covers military campaigns and trade in periods of strength - including such important events as the Battle of Qadesh under Ramesses II and Hatshepsut's trading mission to the mysterious land of Punt - and Egypt's foreign relations during times of political weakness, when foreign dynasties ruled parts of the country. From early interactions with traders on desolate desert tracks, to sunken Mediterranean trading vessels, the Nubian Kingdom of Kerma, Nile fortresses, the Sea Peoples, and Persian satraps, there is always a rich story to tell behind Egypt's foreign relations.

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Book SynopsisThe medieval marketplace is a familiar setting in popular and academic accounts of the Middle Ages, but we actually know very little about the people involved in the transactions that took place there, how their lives were influenced by those transactions, or about the complex networks of individuals whose actions allowed raw materials to be extracted, hewn into objects, stored and ultimately shipped for market. Twenty diverse case studies combine leading edge techniques and novel theoretical approaches to illuminate the identities and lives of these much overlooked ordinary people, painting of a number of detailed portraits to explore the worlds of actors involved in the lives of everyday products - objects of bone, leather, stone, ceramics, and base metal - and their production and use in medieval northern Europe. In so doing, this book seeks to draw attention away from the emergent trend to return to systems and global models, and restore to centre stage what should be the archaeologist’s most important concern: the people of the past.Table of ContentsList of contributors Preface 1. Everyday products in the Middle Ages. Crafts, consumption and the individual in northern Europe c. AD 800–1600: an introduction Gitte Hansen, Steven P. Ashby and Irene Baug 2. ‘With staff in hand, and dog at heel’? What did it mean to be an ‘itinerant’ artisan? Steven P. Ashby 3. Itinerant craftspeople in 12th century Bergen, Norway – aspects of their social identities Gitte Hansen 4. Urban craftspeople at Viking-age Kaupang Unn Pedersen 5. Crafts in the landscape of the powerless. A combmaker’s workshop at Viborg Søndersø AD 1020–1024 Jette Linaa 6. Bone-workers in medieval Viljandi, Estonia. Comparison of finds from downtown and the Order’s castle Heidi Luik 7. Consumers and artisans. Marketing amber and jet in the early medieval British Isles Carolyn Coulter 8. The home-made shoe, a glimpse of a hidden, but most ‘affordable’, craft Quita Mould 9. Fashion and necessity. Anglo-Norman leatherworkers and changing markets Quita Mould and Esther Cameron iv Contents 10. Tracing the nameless actors. Leatherworking and production of leather artefacts in the town of Turku and Turku Castle, SW Finland Janne Harjula 11. Ambiguous stripes – a sign for fashionable wear in medieval Tartu Riina Rammo 12. Silk finds from Oseberg. Production and distribution of high status markers across ethnic boundaries Marianne Vedeler 13. The soapstone vessel production and trade of Agder and its actors Torbjørn P. Schou 14. Actors in quarrying. Production and distribution of quernstones and bakestones during the Viking Age and the Middle Ages Irene Baug 15. The role of Laach Abbey in the medieval quarrying and stone trade Meinrad Pohl 16. Iron producers in Hedmark in the medieval period – who were they? Bernt Rundberget 17. What did the blacksmiths do in Swedish towns? Some new results Hans Andersson 18. The Iron Age blacksmith, simply a craftsman? Roger Jørgensen 19. Bohemian glass in the north. Producers, distributors and consumers of late medieval vessel glass Georg Haggrén 20. If sherds could tell. Imported ceramics from the Hanseatic hinterland in Bergen, Norway. Producers, traders and consumers: who were they, and how were they connected? Volker Demuth 21. Marine trade and transport-related crafts, and their actors – people without archaeology? Natascha Mehler

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Book SynopsisThe earliest phase of Thai history is an exciting but little understood period that bridged the gap between protohistory and the fully developed historical period. Ten international scholars examine the inception of the Dvāravatī period in the fifth century with a focus on archaeology and consider the art and architecture of the sixth to tenth centuries. Defining Dvāravatī provides an overview of the art historical characteristics of Dvāravatī style; collates the epigraphic evidence, including previously unpublished texts; considers the importance of trade and religion in cementing relationships between early Southeast Asian societies and as paramount incentives for its expansion and development; and discusses the end of the period.

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Book SynopsisThis landmark, interdisciplinary volume on the excavation of one of the longest-occupied yet most enigmatic sites in human history sheds new light on how civilization began among farmers and fishermen some fourteen thousand years ago.Trade Review"This volume is a foundational landmark, and can be used to teach students both at undergraduate and graduate levels to provide guidance for how to conduct and publish future archaeological research." * Antiquity *"The contributors to this engrossing book reveal the ancient Andeans' culinary habits, artistic practices, and social organization at what Dillehay labels 'one of the most complex prepottery' coastal sites ever discovered." * Foreign Affairs, Best Books of 2018 *Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Preface Chapter 1. Relevance (Tom D. Dillehay) Chapter 2. Foundational Understandings (Tom D. Dillehay) Chapter 3. Research Design (Tom D. Dillehay) Chapter 4. The Environmental Setting, Past and Present (Patricia J. Netherly and Tom D. Dillehay) Chapter 5. Holocene Geology and Paleoenvironmental History of the Lower Chicama Valley (Steven L. Goodbred Jr., Rachel Beavins, Michael Ramírez, Mario Pino, André Oliveira Sawakuchi, Claudio Latorre, Tom D. Dillehay, and Duccio Bonavia) Chapter 6. Cultural Phases and Radiocarbon Chronology (Tom D. Dillehay and Duccio Bonavia) Chapter 7. Site Data and Patterns (Tom D. Dillehay, Duccio Bonavia, Gabino Rodríguez, Gerson Levi-Lazzarus, Daniel Fernandes Moreira, Marilaura López Solís, Paige Silcox, and Kristin Benson) Chapter 8. Bioarchaeology of the Huaca Prieta Remains (Anne R. Titelbaum and John W. Verano) Chapter 9. Faunal Remains (Víctor F. Vásquez, Teresa Rosales Tham, Patricia J. Netherly, and Tom D. Dillehay) Chapter 10. Plant Remains (Duccio Bonavia, Víctor F. Vásquez, Teresa Rosales Tham, Patricia J. Netherly, Tom D. Dillehay, and Kristin Benson) Chapter 11. Nontextile and Nonbasketry Material Culture (Tom D. Dillehay and Duccio Bonavia) Chapter 12. Twined and Woven Artifacts Part 1: Textiles (Jeffrey Splitstoser) Part 2: Basketry and Cordage from Huaca Prieta (Jeff Illingworth and J. M. Adovasio) Chapter 13. Outlying Domestic House Mound Sites (Greg Maggard and Tom D. Dillehay) Chapter 14. Continuity, Change, and the Construction of the Early Sangamon Society (Tom D. Dillehay) Chapter 15. Beyond Matter to Foundations and Representations (Tom D. Dillehay) Appendices 1. Stratigraphy, Sedimentology, and Chronology at Huaca Prieta (Mario Pino) 2. Charcoal Analysis (Isabel Rey) 3. Marine Shell Analysis for Seasonality (Teresa C. Franco) 4. Chili Pepper Distribution and Use (Katherine L. Chiou, Christine A. Hastorf, Víctor F. Vásquez, Teresa Rosales Tham, Duccio Bonavia, and Tom D. Dillehay) 5. Maize Analysis (Duccio Bonavia and Alexander Grobman) 6. Dietary Ecology, Stable Isotope, and Dental Microwear Texture Analysis (Larisa R. G. DeSantis, Tom D. Dillehay, Steven L. Goodbred Jr., and Robert S. Feranec) 7. Phytolith Analysis (José Iriarte and Jennifer Watling) 8. Sand and Salt Samples from Huaca Prieta (Mario Pino) 9. Starch Grains (Dolores R. Piperno, Timothy Messner, and Irene Holst) 10. Human Skeletal Remains from Various Excavations (Anne R. Titelbaum and John W. Verano) 11. Pigment Analysis (Jeff Illingworth, Jack Williams, and Michelle L. Farley) 12. Pollen Analysis (Linda Scott Cummings) 13. Fish Otoliths from Huaca Prieta (Elise Dufour, Olivier Trombret, and Philippe Béarez) 14. Semele corrugata Microstructure and Oxygen Isotope Profiles as Indicators of Seasonality (Jeixin Wei, C. Fred T. Andrus, and Alberto Pérez-Huerta) 15. Geophysical Prospection at Huaca Prieta and Paredones (Phil Mink) 16. Preliminary Use-Wear Study of Stone Tools (Tom D. Dillehay) 17. Estimating Haplogroup Affiliation through Ancient mtDNA Analysis from the Huaca Prieta Burials (Tiffiny A. Tung, Jessica Blair, Marshal Summar, Raúl Tito, and Cecil Lewis) 18. Soil Chemistry Analysis (Anonymous) 19. SEM-XRF Analysis of Green Stone (Steven L. Goodbred Jr. and Tom D. Dillehay) References List of Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume is both a companion to the editors'' Greek Historical Inscriptions, 404-323 BC, and a successor to the later part of the Selection of Greek Historical Inscriptions to the End of the Fifth Century BC, edited by Russell Meiggs and David M. Lewis and published in 1969. As with the editors'' earlier collection, it seeks to make a selection of historically significant inscribed texts accessible to scholars and students of fifth-century Greek history. Since the publication of Meiggs and Lewis'' collection, a number of significant new inscriptions and fragments have been unearthed and new interpretations of previously known examples developed. As well as updating the scholarly corpus, this volume aims to broaden the thematic range of inscriptions discussed and to include a greater selection of material from outside Athens, while still adhering to the intention of presenting texts which are important not just as typical of their genre but in their own right. In doing so, it offers Trade ReviewThis highly anticipated anthology . . . is in every respect an absolute success . . . There is no doubt that for the next half-century this new edition of the Greek Historical Inscriptions will be the epigraphic and historical reference of the fifth century. * Patrice Brun, Bryn Mawr Classical Review [translated] *[A] general introduction to epigraphical evidence and its uses; a new, enlarged selection of appropriate documents; facing translations of them all (as already in RO); detailed commentaries, incorporating up-to-date bibliography; three maps; seventeen plates. How any of this could have been done significantly better is very hard to see. It is quite superb. * David Whitehead, CJ-Online *Table of ContentsPreface List of plates List of abbreviations and notes on references Introduction 101: Victory of Hieron of Syracuse at Cyme, c. 474/3 102: Public curses at Teos and Abdera, 480-450 103: Thasian laws relating to wine, c. 470/420 104: Thasian regulation of behaviour in the streets, 460s 105: Micythus' dedications at Olympia, c. 460 106: Eleusinian regulations, before 460 107: Decree of the Athenian deme Scambonidae, c. 460 108: Athenian decree concerning the genos of the Praxiergidai, 450s to 420s 109: Casualty-list of the Athenian tribe Erechtheis, 459 110: Samians fight in Egypt, c. 460 454 111: Casualty list of the Argives killed at Tanagra, 458 or 457 112: Thank-offering for the Victory of Tanagra, 458 or 457 113: An Athenian dead on Aegina, after c. 457 114: A victory of Selinus, fifth century 115: A sacred law from Selinus, 450s 116: Athenian dealings with the Delphic Amphictyony, c. 457 117: Thessalian dedications after the battle of Tanagra, c. 457 118: Thetonium in Thessaly honours a Corinthian, c. 450-425 119: Athenian tribute quota lists, 454/3-432/1 120: Athenian judicial relations with Phaselis, before c. 450 (?) 121: Athenian regulations for Erythrae, late 450s 122: Regulations from Erythrae, c. late 450s 123: Political expulsions from Miletus, c. 450-440 124: Lead tablets from Camarina, c. 450 125: Civil laws of Gortyn, c. 450 126: Relations between Argos, Cnossus, and Tylissus, c. 450 127: Elis honours a Spartan and a Euboean, c. 450 128: Treaty between Sparta and the Erxadieis, c. 450(?) 129: Athenian casualty list, c. 447 130: Athenian campaign in the Megarid, 446 131: Athenian relations with Chalcis, 446/5 or 424/3 132: Halicarnassian law concerning disputed property, c. 450 133: Land confiscation and its consequences on Chios, c. 479-450 134: Accounts of Nemesis of Rhamnous, c. 450-440 135: Accounts of Pheidias' statue of Athena, 447-438 136: Cypress from Carpathus, 445-430 137: Athens' appointment of a priestess and building of a temple to Athena Nike, c. 438 or 450 445 138: Payments for Athens' Samian war, 440 and 439 139: Athenian treaty with Samos, 439 140: Victory of Taras over Thurii, c. 443-433 141: Athenian decree regulating the offering of first-fruits at Eleusis, c. 435 or earlier 142: Athenian colony at Brea, 430s (?) 143: Religious decree of Miletus, 434/3 144: Athenian financial decrees, 434/3 145: Building accounts of the Parthenon, 434/3 146: Calendar of sacrifices from the Athenian deme of Thoricus, c. 430 147: Accounts of the Delian Temples, 434-432 148: Payments for Athens' expeditions to Corcyra, 433/2 149: Reaffirmed Athenian alliances with Rhegium and Leontini, 433/2 150: Athenian decrees for Methone, 430/29-424/3 151: Contributions to a Spartan war fund, c. 427-412 152: Athenian decree proposed by Cleonymus about Delian League tribute, 426/5 (?) 153: Athenian decree proposed by Thudippus for the reassessment of Delian League tribute, 425/4 154: Athenian decree proposed by Cleinias about Delian League tribute, 425/4 or slightly later (?) 155: Athenian decree enforcing the use of Athenian coins, weights, and measures, c. 425-415 156: Athenian decree concerning the priestess of Athena Nike, 424/3 157: Athens honours Heracleides of Clazomenae, 423 or later 158: Regulations on the duties of envoys sent to Delphi by Andros, inscribed at Delphi, c. 425 159: Decree of the Athenian deme Plotheia, c. 420 160: Loans to the Athenian state from the sacred treasuries, 426/5-423/2 161: Athens honours Polypeithes of Siphnos, 422/1 162: Athens honours Callippus of Thessaly, 422/1 163: Naupactians and Messenians, c. 420s 164: Thank-offering of the Messenians and Naupactians, c. 423 165: Alliance of Athens, Argos, Mantinea, and Elis, 420 166: Athenian Treaties with Egesta and Halicyae, 418/7-416/5 167: Athenian decree about the sanctuary of Neleus, Basile, and Codrus, 418/7 168: Athenian tribute quota-list, 418/7 (?) 169: Inventory of the treasures in the hekatompedon at Athens, 418/7 170: Payments from the treasury of Athena, 418/7-415/4 171: Athenian decrees relating to the Sicilian expedition, 415 172: Confiscated property of the Hermocopidae, 414 173: Oligarchic Athens honours Pythophanes, 411 174: Payments from the treasury of Athena, 411 175: Eretria thanks Hegelochus for assistance in its liberation from Athens, 411 176: Rewards for denouncing uprisings at Thasos, 411-409 (?) 177: Thasian supporters of democracy and Athens, after 411 178: Theozotides and the Athenian orphans, c. 410 179: Gravestone of the Athenian Myrrhine, c. 410 180: Payments from the treasury of Athena, 410/09 181: Erechtheum building accounts, 409/8 and 408/7 182: Athens honours the assassins of Phrynichus, 410/09 183: Republication of Athenian Laws, 410/09-400/399 184: Athens honours Oeniades of (Palae)Sciathus, 408/7 185: Athenian ratification of Alcibiades' treaty with Selymbria, 407 186: Ratification of an Athenian treaty with the Clazomenians at Daphnus, 407 187: Athens honours Neapolis in Thrace, 409-407 188: Athens honours Archelaus of Macedon, 407/6 189: An Athenian decree concerning Carthage, 406 190: List of sailors in Athenian triremes, 412-405 191: Athens honours the Samians, 405/4 192: Thank-offering for victory at Aegospotami, shortly after 405 193: Monument of the Lycian dynast Gergis, late fifth century 194: Funeral law from Iulis on Ceos, late fifth century 195: Monetary pact between Mytilene and Phocaea, late fifth century (?) Athenian archons, 478/7-404/3 Concordance of standard editions Bibliography Index I: Persons and places Index II: Subjects Index III: Significant Greek words

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Book SynopsisFor centuries, we have been fascinated with the iconic architecture, mystical religious beliefs, and once-thriving societies of the ancient Egyptians. Starting with a detailed chronology and ending with a comprehensive glossary of terms and bibliography, this meticulously researched resource explores the development of the ancient civilizations of the Egyptians. Organised chronologically, it traces Egyptian history in chapters starting with prehistoric times and including The Age of the Pyramids, The Classical Period, The Empire of the Pharaohs, The Late Period and The Age of Foreign Dominion. Hundreds of photographs of the major sites, three-dimensional reconstructions, and close-up shots of ancient artifacts, statues, and funerary goods take readers on a tour of the pyramids, temples, and other major monuments of ancient Egypt. The images reveal fascinating insights into the religious beliefs and rituals of the ancient Egyptians as well as demonstrate their unsurpassed artisanship and remarkable artistic output. The compelling text provides fascinating information on the everyday lives of the ancient Egyptians, interweaving these details with the thrilling tales of the major archaeological discoveries including those relating to Khufu, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II.

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Book SynopsisPlease note: This product is a map. The Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site is internationally important for its outstanding prehistoric monuments. Stonehenge is the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world, while Avebury is the largest. Around them lie numerous other monuments and sites, which demonstrate over 2,000 years of continuous use. Together they form a unique prehistoric landscape. There is no better way to learn about and experience the monuments than to go out and explore the World Heritage Site on foot. This map is ideal for walkers and others wishing to explore the fascinating landscape of the two areas of the World Heritage Site. The map uses an Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 base and draws upon information from the English Heritage Archive and recent archaeological investigations. With Stonehenge on one side and Avebury on the other, the map shows and describes both visible and hidden remains, with information about where you can find out more. The map is divided into two parts on a durable double sided waterproof sheet.

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Book SynopsisHadrian’s Wall is the largest, most spectacular and one of the most enigmatic historical monument in Britain. Nothing else approaches its vast scale: a land wall running 73 miles from east to west and a sea wall stretching at least 26 miles down the Cumbrian coast. Many of its forts are as large as Britain’s most formidable medieval castles, and the wide ditch dug to the south of the Wall, the vallum, is larger than any surviving prehistoric earthwork. Built in a ten-year period by more than 30,000 soldiers and labourers at the behest of an extraordinary emperor, the Wall consisted of more than 24 million stones, giving it a mass greater than all the Egyptian pyramids put together. At least a million people visit Hadrian’s Wall each year and it has been designated a World Heritage Site. In this book, based on literary and historical sources as well as the latest archaeological research, Alistair Moffat considers who built the Wall, how it was built, why it was built and how it affected the native peoples who lived in its mighty shadow. The result is a unique and fascinating insight into one of the Wonders of the Ancient World.Trade Review'A most compelling, thought-provoking and entertaining history' -- Rosemary Goring * Herald *'This is a definitive piece of research, colourfully and humorously written, beautifully illustrated with fine photography and enhanced by a necessary map, dates of the Common Ridings, names of Border families and a selection of evocative Border Ballads' * Scots Magazine *

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