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Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East

An exploration into the geography, history, archaeology and anthropology of the Near East from pre-history to 330 BC. Coverage includes early farming, the move towards civilization, the urban explosion, warring states, trade, international empires and conquerors from East and West.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 238 pages

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