Nomads Tribes And The State In The Ancient Near East

Author : University of Chicago. Oriental Institute
Publisher : Oriental Inst Publications Sales
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 1885923619

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Nomads, Tribes, and the State in the Ancient Near East by University of Chicago. Oriental Institute Pdf

For decades, scholars have struggled to understand the complex relationship between pastoral nomadic tribes and sedentary peoples of the Near East. The Oriental Institute's fourth annual post-doc seminar (March 7-8, 2008), Nomads, Tribes, and the State in the Ancient Near East, brought together archaeologists, historians, and anthropologists to discuss new approaches to enduring questions in the study of nomadic peoples, tribes, and states of the past: What social or political bonds link tribes and states? Could nomadic tribes exhibit elements of urbanism or social hierarchies? How can the tools of historical, archaeological, and ethnographic research be integrated to build a dynamic picture of the social landscape of the Near East? This volume presents a range of data and theoretical perspectives from a variety of regions and periods, including prehistoric Iran, ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, seventh-century Arabia, and nineteenth-century Jordan.

Author : Jack M. Sasson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 3024 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001-04
Category : Middle East
ISBN : 1565636074

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Civilizations of the Ancient Near East by Jack M. Sasson Pdf

Civilizations of the Ancient Near East brings together for the first time in one accessible resource scholarship that was previously scattered in hundreds of monographs and journal articles. One hundred and eighty-nine scholars from all over the world contributed their expertise to make this set the most appealing, original, and comprehensive reference on this fascinating area of study. All students, teachers, and scholars who seek to satisfy their curiosity about the ancient Near East's peoples and cultures will find within these volumes articles that intrigue and inform them.History begins in the ancient Near East. While earlier peoples left signs at Stonehenge, on the walls of caves in France it is in the Near East that we first find messages, evidence of the transmission of knowledge from one generation to another, and the organization of nomadic tribes into societies with distinctive class structures, religions, and governments. Ancient Near Eastern civilizations took a great many forms, from the city-states of Mesopotamia to the centralized monarchy of Egypt, and they generated vital traditions in art, architecture, and literature. Through constant interchange with other parts of the world, these cultures influenced the emergence of three of the world's great religions Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and the shape of human history into the Middle Ages and beyond. The vast expanses of desert in the region have preserved many ancient remains that scholars have recovered and analyzed. Spanning more than 4,000 years, from the Early Bronze Age to 325 BCE, this set explores all aspects of the emergence and development of the diverse cultures of the ancient NearEast.Civilizations of the Ancient Near East presents this enormously rich world from a variety of perspectives. It describes the physical world of the ancient Near East, evaluates the impact of ancient Near Eastern civilizations on succeeding cultures, and reconstructs its cultural contexts based on archaeological findings and the deciphering of documents. This two-volume edition contains the complete text of the original four-volume set, including 189 articles organized in eleven parts, enhanced by 46 maps and 612 photographs and line drawings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780521816298

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Nomads in the Middle East by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daniel C. Snell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781119362463

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A Companion to the Ancient Near East by Daniel C. Snell Pdf

The new edition of the popular survey of Near Eastern civilization from the Bronze Age to the era of Alexander the Great A Companion to the Ancient Near East explores the history of the region from 4400 BCE to the Macedonian conquest of the Persian Empire in 330 BCE. Original and revised essays from a team of distinguished scholars from across disciplines address subjects including the politics, economics, architecture, and heritage of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Part of the Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World series, this acclaimed single-volume reference combines lively writing with engaging and relatable topics to immerse readers in this fascinating period of Near East history. The new second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include new developments in relevant fields, particularly archaeology, and expand on themes of interest to contemporary students. Clear, accessible chapters offer fresh discussions on the history of the family and gender roles, the literature, languages, and religions of the region, pastoralism, medicine and philosophy, and borders, states, and warfare. New essays highlight recent discoveries in cuneiform texts, investigate how modern Egyptians came to understand their ancient history, and examine the place of archaeology among the historical disciplines. This volume: Provides substantial new and revised content covering topics such as social conflict, kingship, cosmology, work, trade, and law Covers the civilizations of the Sumerians, Hittites, Babylonians, Assyrians, Egyptians, Israelites, and Persians, emphasizing social and cultural history Examines the legacy of the Ancient Near East in the medieval and modern worlds Offers a uniquely broad geographical, chronological, and topical range Includes a comprehensive bibliographical guide to Ancient Near East studies as well as new and updated references and reading suggestions Suitable for use as both a primary reference or as a supplement to a chronologically arranged textbook, A Companion to the Ancient Near East, 2nd Edition is a valuable resource for advanced undergraduates, beginning graduate students, instructors in the field, and scholars from other disciplines.

Author : Beatrice Forbes Manz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781009213387

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Nomads in the Middle East by Beatrice Forbes Manz Pdf

A history of pastoral nomads in the Islamic Middle East from the rise of Islam, through the middle periods when Mongols and Turks ruled most of the region, to the decline of nomadism in the twentieth century. Offering a vivid insight into the impact of nomads on the politics, culture, and ideology of the region, Beatrice Forbes Manz examines and challenges existing perceptions of these nomads, including the popular cyclical model of nomad-settled interaction developed by Ibn Khaldun. Looking at both the Arab Bedouin and the nomads from the Eurasian steppe, Manz demonstrates the significance of Bedouin and Turco-Mongolian contributions to cultural production and political ideology in the Middle East, and shows the central role played by pastoral nomads in war, trade, and state-building throughout history. Nomads provided horses and soldiers for war, the livestock and guidance which made long-distance trade possible, and animal products to provision the region's growing cities.

Author : Sandra Scham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351846547

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Extremism, Ancient and Modern by Sandra Scham Pdf

Near Eastern archaeology is generally represented as a succession of empires with little attention paid to the individuals, labelled as terrorists at the time, that brought them down. Their stories, when viewed against the backdrop of current violent extremism in the Middle East, can provide a unique long-term perspective. Extremism, Ancient and Modern brings long-forgotten pasts to bear on the narratives of radical groups today, recognizing the historical bases and specific cultural contexts for their highly charged ideologies. The author, with expertise in Middle Eastern archaeology and counter-terrorism work, provides a unique viewpoint on a relatively under-researched subject. This timely volume will interest a wide readership, from undergraduate and graduate students of archaeology, history and politics, to a general audience with an interest in the deep historical narratives of extremism and their impact on today’s political climate.

Author : Diane Bolger,Louise C. Maguire
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781842178379

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The Development of Pre-State Communities in the Ancient Near East by Diane Bolger,Louise C. Maguire Pdf

This book explores the dynamics of small-scale societies in the ancient Near East by examining the ways in which particular communities functioned and interacted and by moving beyond the broad neo-evolutionary models of social change which have characterised many earlier approaches. By focusing on issues of diversity, scale, and context, it considers the ways in which economy, crafts, technology, and ritual were organised; the roles played by mortuary practices and households in the structure and development of ancient societies; and the importance of agency, identity, ethnicity, gender, community and cultural interaction for the rise of socio-economic complexity. The contributors to this volume are well-known archaeologists in the field of Near Eastern studies; all are currently engaged in fieldwork or research in Cyprus, the Levant, or Turkey. The variety and depth of the research they present here reflect the richness of the archaeological record in the 'cradle of civilisation' and convey the vibrancy of current interpretive approaches within the field of Near Eastern prehistory today.

Author : Jørgen Christian Meyer,Eivind Heldaas Seland,Nils Anfinset
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784912802

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Palmyrena: City, Hinterland and Caravan Trade between Orient and Occident by Jørgen Christian Meyer,Eivind Heldaas Seland,Nils Anfinset Pdf

The contributions to this volume address the archaeology and history of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.

Author : Eveline van der Steen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317543473

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Near Eastern Tribal Societies During the Nineteenth Century by Eveline van der Steen Pdf

First Published in 2014. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Sharon R. Steadman,Jennifer C. Ross
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134945443

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Agency and Identity in the Ancient Near East by Sharon R. Steadman,Jennifer C. Ross Pdf

Agency theory examines the relationship between individuals or groups when one party is doing work on behalf of another. 'Agency and Identity in the Ancient Near East' offers a theoretical study of agency and identity in Near Eastern archaeology, an area which until now has been largely ignored by archaeologists. The book explores how agency theory can be employed in reconstructing the meaning of spaces and material culture, how agency and identity intersect, and how the availability of a textual corpus may impact on the agency approach. Ranging from the Neolithic to the Islamic period, 'Agency and Identity in the Ancient Near East' covers sites located in Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, and Israel. The volume includes contributions from philology, art, history, computer simulation studies, materials science, and the archaeology of settlement and architecture.

Author : Nicolò Pini
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789693621

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Arab Settlements: Tribal structures and spatial organizations in the Middle East between Hellenistic and Early Islamic periods by Nicolò Pini Pdf

How can the built environment help in the understanding of social and economic changes involving ancient local communities? Arab Settlements aims to shed light on the degree to which economic and political changes affected social and identity patterns in the regional context from the Nabatean through to the Umayyad and Abbasid periods.

Author : Anne Porter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521764438

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Mobile Pastoralism and the Formation of Near Eastern Civilizations by Anne Porter Pdf

This book explores the roles of mobile and sedentary members of the ancient world in ancient Mesopotamia.

Author : Olga Drewnowska,Małgorzata Sandowicz
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781575064666

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Fortune and Misfortune in the Ancient Near East by Olga Drewnowska,Małgorzata Sandowicz Pdf

In the week between July 21 and 25, 2014, the University of Warsaw hosted more than three hundred Assyriologists from all over the world. In the course of five days, nearly 150 papers were read in three (and sometimes four) parallel sessions. Many of them were delivered within the framework of nine thematic workshops. The publication of most of these panels is underway, in separate volumes. As is usually the case, the academic sessions were accompanied by many opportunities for social interaction among the participants, and there was time to enjoy the historical and cultural benefits of Warsaw. Special honor was accorded to two American Assyriologists whose origins can be traced to Warsaw, Piotr Michalowski and Piotr Steinkeller, and a special session to recognize their contributions to the study of ancient Mesopotamia was organized. In this book are presented papers on the main theme of the meeting, “Fortune and Misfortune in the Ancient Near East.” The 31 essays are organized into 5 sections: (1) plenary presenations on “What Is Fortune? What Is Misfortune?” ; (2) humanity and fortune/misfortune and luck, with discussion of specific examples; (3) additional papers on definitions of fortune and misfortune; (4) the effects on city and state; and (5) God and temple.

Author : Karen Radner,Nadine Moeller,D. T. Potts
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 977 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190687571

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The Oxford History of the Ancient Near East: Volume II by Karen Radner,Nadine Moeller,D. T. Potts Pdf

"The Oxford History of the Ancient Near East offers a comprehensive and fully illustrated survey of the history of Egypt and Western Asia (Levant, Anatolia, Mesopotamia and Iran) in five volumes, from the emergence of complex states to the conquest of Alexander of Great. The authors represent a highly international mix of leading academics whose expertise brings alive the people, places and times of the remote past. The emphasis lies firmly on the political and social histories of the states and communities under investigation. The individual chapters present the key textual and material sources underpinning the historical reconstruction, giving special attention to the most recent archaeological finds and how they have impacted our interpretation. The first volume covers the long period from the mid-tenth millennium to the late third millennium BC and presents the history of the Near East in ten chapters "From the Beginnings to Old Kingdom Egypt and the Dynasty of Akkad". Key topics include the domestication of animals and plants, the first permanent settlements, the subjugation and appropriation of the natural environment, the emergence of complex states and belief systems, the invention of the earliest writing systems and the wide-ranging trade networks that linked diverse population groups across deserts, mountains and oceans"--

Author : Dan Lawrence,Mark Altaweel,Graham Philip
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789695748

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New Agendas in Remote Sensing and Landscape Archaeology in the Near East by Dan Lawrence,Mark Altaweel,Graham Philip Pdf

This volume presents papers in honour of Tony James Wilkinson, who was Professor of Archaeology at Durham University from 2006 until his death in 2014. Though commemorative in concept, the volume is an assemblage of new research representing emerging agendas and innovative methods in remote sensing and their application in Near Eastern archaeology.