The Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East

By Michael Roaf,

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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.

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1 author picked The Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The atlas introduces the reader to Near Eastern geography, history, and culture, and it complements the other books included here. Roaf maps (literally and figuratively) the various cultures of the Near East during ancient times. His commentary is interesting and the maps beautifully produced, easy to interpret, and accurate. They cover a wide range of data including climate and environment, natural resources, linguistic and cultural information, trade routes, and the territories of different polities. Take some time to explore the atlas; you will not regret it.

From Sarah's list on introducing the ancient Near East.

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