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Matthews, Roger, Dr.

The archaeology of Mesopotamia : theories and approaches / Roger Matthews. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2003. - x, 253 p. : ill., 1 map ; 23 cm. - Approaching the ancient world . - Approaching the ancient world. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-229) and index.

Defining a discipline: Mesopotamian archaeology in history -- Tools of the trade: scope and methods of Mesopotamian archaeology -- Tracing a transition: hunters becoming farmers -- States of mind approaching complexity -- Archaeologies of empire -- People's pasts -- Futures of the Mesopotamian past.

ISBN: 9780415253178 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2002068224

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Excavations (Archaeology)--Iraq.
Archaeology--Methodology.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Iraq--Antiquities.

LC Class. No.: DS69.5 / .M37 2003

Dewey Class. No.: 935/.001