The Middle East: The Cradle of Civilization Revealed

by Stephen Bourke

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Here is an authoritative, detailed and accessible view of the history and peoples of the ancient Middle East. It is divided into six easily navigable parts arranged chronologically, and then into chapters exploring the history, religion, political and social organization, art, science, and architecture of the peoples of the region. The text is illustrated with detailed maps and photographs, enabling readers to visualize the ancient places and peoples described, making it the perfect home show more reference and study aid, as well as a good read for the interested layman. show less

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The Middle East: The Cradle of Civilization Revealed
Original title
The Middle East: The Cradle of Civilization Revealed (Ancient Civilizations) (Ancient Civilizations)
Important places*
Dur-Kurigalzu, Iraq; Samarra, Iraq; Hattusa, Turkey; Uruk, Iraq; Babylon, Iraq; Nineveh, Iraq (show all 33); Susa, Iran; Sippar, Iraq; Larsa, Iraq; Assur, Iraq; Eshnunna, Iraq; Mari, Syria; Kish, Iraq; Nippur, Iraq; Lagash, Iraq; Eridu, Iraq; Ur, Iraq; Akkad; Borsippa, Iraq; Nimrud, Iraq; Isin, Iraq; Dur-Sharrukin, Iraq; Carchemish, Turkey; Harran, Turkey; Shuruppak, Iraq; Ilam, Iran; Ctesiphon, Iraq; Hatra, Iraq; Behistun, Iran; Chogha Zanbil, Iran; Pasargadae, Iran; Persepolis, Iran; Çatalhöyük, Turkey
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History, Nonfiction, Anthropology, General Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS
939.4 — History & geography History of ancient world (to ca. 499) Other parts of ancient world Syria
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DS62.2 .M53 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia Middle East. Southwestern Asia. Ancient Orient. History
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