David Wengrow (University College London)

The Archaeology of Early Egypt

Social Transformations in North-East Africa, C. 10,000 to 2,650 BC

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Produktbeschreibung

In The Archaeology of Early Egypt, published in 2006, David Wengrow provides an interpretation of the emergence of farming economies and the dynastic state c. 10,000-2,650 BC. His conclusions extend beyond Egypt to consider the relationship between bureaucracy, sacrifice and the nature of state power.

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Produktdetails

• Cambridge World Archaeology
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 366
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Mai 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 752g
• ISBN-13: 9780521543743
• ISBN-10: 0521543746
• Artikelnr.: 20807225

Autorenporträt

David Wengrow is a Lecturer at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London, where he has established a new program of study comparing ancient societies of the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction: the idea of prehistory in the Middle East and North East Africa; Part I. Transformations in Prehistory: 1. Egypt and the outside world I, c.10,000-3300 BC; 2. Neolithic economy and society; 3. Domestication and embodiment in the Nile valley; 4. The urbanisation of the dead: Naqada I-II; 5. Image, ritual and the construction of identity in late prehistory; Part II. The Making of Kingship: 6. Opening considerations: la mémoire monarchique; 7. Egypt and the outside world II, c.3300-2500 BC; 8. The evolution of simplicity: Naqada III; 9. Extraordinary bodies and binding truths: early writing in context; 10. Theatres of sacrifice: dynastic constructions of death; Conclusion: subterranean histories of power.

Rezensionen

'The Archaeology of Early Egypt marks a great advance in publications in this area. It is a remarkable achievement.' Professor John Baines, Oriental Institute, University of Oxford