Ancient Cities: The Archaeology of Urban Life in the Ancient Near East and Egypt, Greece and Rome
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Book Details
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9780415498647
• Writer: Charles Gates
• Book Edition: 2
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Pages: 504
• Size: 9.6 x 6.9 x 1.0 inches
• Binding: Paperback
• Surveys ancient cities of the Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome through archaeology and architectural history.
• Focuses on urban form, including city layouts, architecture, natural topography, and cultural contexts.
• Covers non-urban features such as religious sanctuaries, burial grounds, and everyday objects like pottery and coins.
• Presents a comprehensive look at Old World cultures with equal emphasis on Preclassical and Classical periods.
• Includes over 300 illustrations, maps, photos, and clear language accessible to readers without prior knowledge.
• Features historical summaries, further reading by topic, a consolidated bibliography, and an index.
• Second edition adds a companion website with interactive timeline, chapter summaries, study questions, and glossary.
• Revised text and updated illustrations with a new chapter on Phoenician cities.