Author: Rosa Maria Motta Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd ISBN: 1784910937 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 118
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Presents numismatics from the ancient harbor town of Dor/Dora in modern Israel with a history that spanned from the Bronze Age until the Late Roman Era.
Author: Rosa Maria Motta Publisher: Archaeopress Archaeology ISBN: 9781784910921 Category : Coins, Greek Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents numismatics from the ancient harbor town of Dor/Dora in modern Israel with a history that spanned from the Bronze Age until the Late Roman Era.
Author: Ian Carradice Publisher: ISBN: Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
Of the many traditions we have inherited from the ancient Greeks, the use of coins should rank as one of the most important. From its first appearance in the region of Lydia (western Turkey) in the late-17th century BC, coinage gradually spread throughout the Greek world, and the history of the ancient Greeks is reflected in its evolution. Designs on Greek coins include the badges of city-states, portraits of rulers, images of Greek gods, scenes from myths and objects of daily life, and are often works of art in themselves. The dies, carved by craftsmen, sometimes bear the name or initials of the mint official responsible for their issue, and the coins might have circulated in trade, been used as gifts or dedications, or hoarded as valuables.
Author: Thomas Levy Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 9780718513887 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 658
Book Description
This volume marks a departure from earlier descriptive archaeological summaries of the Holy Land. Taking an anthropological and socio-economic perspective, many of the leading archaeologists who work in Israel and Jordan today present timely and concise summaries of the archaeology of this region. Chronologically organized, each chapter outlines the major cultural transitions which occurred in a given archaeological period. To explain the processes which were responsible for culture change, a review is made of the most recent research concerning settlement patterns, innovations and technology, religion and ideology, and social organization. The material culture of every period of human history in the Holy Land is explored from the earliest prehistoric hominids, through the Biblical and historical periods and up to modern (20th century) times. Each chapter is accompanied by settlement pattern maps and a plate highlighting the major artifacts which archaeologists use to identify the material culture of the period. In addition, windows are presented which focus on major social issues and controversies such as "The Agricultural Revolution", the "Israelite Conquest of Canaan" and "Ancient Metal Working and Social Change". This volume should provide students and the general reader with a useful reference volume concerning the archaeology of societies which lived and live in the Holy Land.
Author: Rosa Maria Motta
Author: Rosa Maria Motta
Author: James Millingen
Author: James Millingen
Author: David Schaps
Author: Ian Carradice
Author: Thomas Levy
Author: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Author: Joseph Grafton Milne
Author: John Arbuthnot