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Harriet Crawford

    Dr. Harriet Crawford is a distinguished archaeologist with a specialization in Western Asian antiquity, driven by a profound and long-standing passion for the Sumerians and their civilization. Her extensive fieldwork, including leadership roles in significant archaeological expeditions in Kuwait and Bahrain, informs her authoritative writings. She has authored numerous articles and books, showcasing her deep engagement with uncovering and interpreting the past. Crawford's work offers invaluable insights into the ancient history of the region.

    From The Crucifix To The Cross And The Heretics
    Sumer and the Sumerians
    Ur
    From the Crucifix to the Cross and the Heretics
    • 2019
    • 2015

      Ur

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The rediscovery of Ur -- The earliest levels at Ur -- Uruk and Jemdat Nasr -- The rise of the city state -- Art and technology: objects from the royal cemetery -- The defeat of the city state by the rulers of Akkad -- Imperial Ur: the public face -- Ur beyond the sacred precinct: Ur III to Isin/Larsa (early old Babylonian) periods -- Post-imperial Ur: Kassites to Neo-Babylonians -- Death and rebirth.

      Ur
    • 2009

      From The Crucifix To The Cross And The Heretics

      Stories Of Western Mexico (1909)

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the religious evolution in Western Mexico, this collection of stories examines the shift from the traditional crucifix to the modern cross, symbolizing broader changes in Christianity. It highlights the historical significance of heretics who challenged established beliefs, offering insights into the region's rich cultural and spiritual landscape. This book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of history and religion in Western Mexico, while also being a testament to the preservation of important literary works.

      From The Crucifix To The Cross And The Heretics
    • 2004

      Sumer and the Sumerians

      • 262 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
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      This work reviews the social and technological developments in Mesopotamia from 3800 to 2000 BC. číst celé

      Sumer and the Sumerians