Three Stones Make a Wall: The Story of Archaeology, Cline Eric H.

Автор: Fletcher-Jones Nigel
Название: Ancient Egyptian Jewelry: 50 Masterpieces of Art and Design
ISBN: 9774169654 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789774169656
Издательство: INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES UK
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Описание: The artistry and splendor of ancient Egyptian jewelry in fifty masterpieces

Jewelry was worn by ancient Egyptians at every level of society and, like their modern descendants, they prized it for its aesthetic value, as a way to adorn and beautify the body. It was also a conspicuous signifier of wealth, status, and power. But jewelry in ancient Egypt served another fundamental purpose: its wearers saw it as a means to absorb positive magical and divine powers--to protect the living, and the dead, from the malignant forces of the unseen. The types of metals or stones used by craftsmen were magically important, as were the colors of the materials, and the exact positioning of all the elements in a design.

Ancient Egyptian Jewelry: 50 Masterpieces of Art and Design draws on the exquisite collections in the archaeological museums of Cairo to tell the story of three thousand years of jewelry-making, from simple amulets to complex ritual jewelry to the spells that protected the king in life and assisted his journey to the Otherworld in death.

Gold, silver, carnelian, turquoise, and lapis lazuli were just some of the precious materials used in many of the pieces, and this stunningly illustrated book beautifully showcases the colors and exceptional artistry and accomplishment that make ancient Egyptian jewelry so dazzling to this day.

Название: Engraved gems
ISBN: 9088905053 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789088905056
Издательство: Marston Book Services
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Описание: This book discuss different types of engraved gems in the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden Leiden, their makers, users and re-users, combining archaeological, culture historical and geological perspectives.

Автор: Izabel Devriendt
Название: Swifterbant Stones
ISBN: 9491431366 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789491431364
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Описание: In this research the stone and flint artefacts of the site Swifterbant are analysed. Attention is focussed on the Neolithic occupation phase of the prehistoric creek system (c. 4300 - 4000 cal BC) where archaeological traces were found on several levee and river dune sites. This study shows that there is a larger variability in site types than orig

Автор: Charles R. Cassar
Название: Stones of Faith
ISBN: 9993274119 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789993274117
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Описание: The Cathedral of Gozo perched atop the Castello is renowned for its art treasures, drawing many visitors throughout the year. a little known feature is the wonderful array of marble tombstones that cover the whole floor of the church.

Автор: Eleanor Parker
Название: Dragon Lords: The History and Legends of Viking England
ISBN: 1350124990 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781350124998
Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic
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Описание: Why did the Vikings sail to England? Were they indiscriminate raiders, motivated solely by bloodlust and plunder? One narrative, the stereotypical one, might have it so. But locked away in the buried history of the British Isles are other, far richer and more nuanced, stories; and these hidden tales paint a picture very different from the ferocious pillagers of popular repute.In this book, Eleanor Parker unlocks secrets that point to more complex motivations within the marauding army that in the late 9th century voyaged to the shores of eastern England in its sleek, dragon-prowed longships. Exploring legends from forgotten medieval texts, and across the varied Anglo-Saxon regions, she depicts Vikings who came not just to raid but also to settle personal feuds, intervene in English politics and find a place to call home. Native tales reveal the links to famous Vikings like Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons; Cnut; and Havelok the Dane. Each myth shows how the legacy of the newcomers can still be traced in landscape, place-names and local history. Meticulously researched and elegantly argued, Dragon Lords uncovers the remarkable degree to which England is Viking to its core.

Автор: Lane Michael
Название: More Stones Bear Witness: Archaeology in Jerusalem
ISBN: 1546240985 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781546240983
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 39070.00 T
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Автор: Pollio T. N.
Название: Ancient Rings: An Illustrated Collector`s Guide
ISBN: 1476673853 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476673851
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: This comprehensive guide fills a critical void in the available literature regarding ancient finger rings comprised of base metals and low grade silver alloy. Increasingly, these modest relics of times past are being unearthed and sold through a growing assortment of worldwide venues. Unfortunately, the accompanying descriptions are often inaccurate and unreliable in the extreme. To date, the available reference material for researchers and collectors has been almost entirely restricted to the historic and “high end” pieces of the past, i.e., the gold and precious stones of royalty and the very wealthy. The public has had next to nothing with which to evaluate these common rings.This guide not only examines the physical structure of these pieces, but also the images and symbols which are such important elements of these ancient artifacts. As such, this book is an invaluable guide not only for merchants and collectors, but also researchers, students and educators regarding the types of ancient rings so conspicuously missing in the available literature.

Автор: Overmann Karenleigh A., Coolidge Frederick L.
Название: Squeezing Minds from Stones: Cognitive Archaeology and the Evolution of the Human Mind
ISBN: 0190854618 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780190854614
Издательство: Oxford Academ
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Описание: Squeezing Minds From Stones is a collection of wide-ranging, contemporary essays on the interdisciplinary field of cognitive archaeology, which offers cognitive and psychological models to explain archaeological artifacts like stone tools, figurines, and art.

Автор: Samachson Dorothy, Samachson Joseph
Название: Good Digging: The Story of Archaeology
ISBN: 1163809071 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781163809075
Издательство: Неизвестно
Цена: 34270.00 T
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Описание: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Автор: Olszewski Deborah I.
Название: Archaeology and Humanity`s Story: A Brief Introduction to World Prehistory
ISBN: 0190930128 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780190930127
Издательство: Oxford Academ
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Описание: This student-friendly textbook introduces the archaeological past from approximately seven million years ago through later politically complex societies. Now fully updated in its second edition, Archaeology and Humanity's Story: A Brief Introduction to World Prehistory does not attempt to discuss every archaeologically important site and development in prehistory and early history. Rather, it presents key issues from earlier prehistory and then organizes the chapters on politically complex societies using a similar framework. This allows students to easily compare and contrast different geographical regions. Each of these chapters also highlights a specific case study in which similar themes are examined, such as the written word; resource networks, trade, and exchange; social life; ritual and religion; and warfare and violence. Each chapter includes several sidebar boxes, a timeline showing the chronology relevant to that chapter, and The Big Picture, Peopling the Past, and Further Reflections features.

Автор: Arjan Louwen, Prof. Dr. David Fontijn
Название: Death Revisited: The excavation of three Bronze Age barrows and surrounding landscape at Apeldoorn-Wieselseweg
ISBN: 9088905819 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789088905810
Издательство: Marston Book Services
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Описание: Death revisited present the results of the excavation of three Middle Bronze Age barrows and the direct surroundings of two barrow groups at the Wieselseweg in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands.