| Description |
1 online resource illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
| Series |
Cities of the Ancient World Ser |
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Cities of the Ancient World Ser
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| Summary |
In Ebla , Paolo Matthiae presents the results of 47 years of excavations at this fascinating site, providing a detailed account of Ebla's history and archaeology. Ebla grew from a small Early Bronze Age settlement into an important trading and political centre, which endured until its final destruction in c. 1600 BC . The destruction of its royal palace c. 2300 BC was particularly significant as it preserved the city's rich archives, offering a wealth of information on its history, economy, religion, administration, and daily life. The discovery of Ebla is a pivotal moment in the history of archaeological investigations of the twentieth century, and this book is the result of all the excavation campaigns at Tell Mardikh- Ebla from 1964 until 2010, when field operations stopped due to the war in Syria. Available for the first time in English, Ebla offers a complete account of one of the largest pre-classical urban centres by its discoverer, making it an essential resource for students of Ancient Near Eastern archaeology and history |
| Subject |
HISTORY / Ancient / General
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| SUBJECT |
Ebla (Extinct city) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85040650
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| Subject |
Syria -- Ebla (Extinct city)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317531456 |
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1317531450 |
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1317531442 |
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9781317531449 |
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1317531434 |
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9781317531432 |
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131572460X |
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9781315724607 |
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