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.

9780415253178 (pbk.)

2002068224


Excavations (Archaeology)--Iraq.
Archaeology--Methodology.


Iraq--Antiquities.

DS69.5 / .M37 2003

935/.001