6000 BC: Transformation and Change in the Near East and Europe

This book provides a comprehensive overview of archaeological and environmental data from the eastern Mediterranean world around 6000 BC, bringing together research from an international team of scholars. It conceptualizes and enables a deeper understanding of times of transition and changes in the archaeological record, comparing data and analysis across the region and offering insights into broader questions of climate and culture change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 450 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of archaeological and environmental data from the Eastern Mediterranean world around 6000 BC. Drawing upon the expertise of an international team of scholars who have excavated at key Neolithic and Chalcolithic sites in Syria, Anatolia, Greece, and the Balkans, the volume presents a rich tapestry of insights into the ancient societies that flourished in this region. Through a series of essays, the authors conceptualize and facilitate a deeper understanding of the transitional periods and changes witnessed in the archaeological record. By bridging the terminological and chronological gaps between the Near East and Europe, the book expands its scope from individual studies to regional perspectives and diachronic analyses. This enables researchers to compare archaeological data and methodologies across the region, shedding light on the interconnectedness of these societies. Moreover, the volume offers a fresh perspective on the significance of this archaeological story in addressing broader, high-impact questions related to climate and culture change. This groundbreaking work is a testament to the collaborative efforts of scholars from diverse backgrounds and regions, and it will undoubtedly inspire future research and exploration in the field of ancient history.

This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of archaeological and environmental data from the Eastern Mediterranean world around 6000 BC. Drawing upon the expertise of an international team of scholars who have excavated at key Neolithic and Chalcolithic sites in Syria, Anatolia, Greece, and the Balkans, the volume presents a rich tapestry of insights into the ancient societies that flourished in this region. Through a series of essays, the authors conceptualize and facilitate a deeper understanding of the transitional periods and changes witnessed in the archaeological record. By bridging the terminological and chronological gaps between the Near East and Europe, the book expands its scope from individual studies to regional perspectives and diachronic analyses. This enables researchers to compare archaeological data and methodologies across the region, shedding light on the interconnectedness of these societies. Moreover, the volume offers a fresh perspective on the significance of this archaeological story in addressing broader, high-impact questions related to climate and culture change. This groundbreaking work is a testament to the collaborative efforts of scholars from diverse backgrounds and regions, and it will undoubtedly inspire future research and exploration in the field of ancient history.

ISBN-13: 9781107042957
Edition number: New ed