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The Sumerian World explores the archaeology, history and art of southern Mesopotamia and its relationships with its neighbours from c.3,000 - 2,000BC. Including material hitherto unpublished from recent excavations, the articles are organised thematically using evidence from archaeology, texts and the natural sciences. This broad treatment makes the volume of interest to students looking for comparative data in allied subjects such as ancient literature and early religions. Providing an authoritative, comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the Sumerian period written by some of the best-qualified scholars in the field, The Sumerian World will satisfy students, researchers, academics and the knowledgeable layperson wishing to understand the world of southern Mesopotamia in the third millennium. .
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Routledge Worlds: The Sumerian World, Harriet E. W. Crawford
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- 2016
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- Title
- Routledge Worlds: The Sumerian World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harriet E. W. Crawford
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 684
- ISBN10
- 1138238635
- ISBN13
- 9781138238633
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, References & Manuals, Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Prehistoric and ancient times, Civilization, Mesopotamia, Sumerians
- Description
- The Sumerian World explores the archaeology, history and art of southern Mesopotamia and its relationships with its neighbours from c.3,000 - 2,000BC. Including material hitherto unpublished from recent excavations, the articles are organised thematically using evidence from archaeology, texts and the natural sciences. This broad treatment makes the volume of interest to students looking for comparative data in allied subjects such as ancient literature and early religions. Providing an authoritative, comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the Sumerian period written by some of the best-qualified scholars in the field, The Sumerian World will satisfy students, researchers, academics and the knowledgeable layperson wishing to understand the world of southern Mesopotamia in the third millennium. .