Mateusz Cwalinski
Amber in the Circum-Adriatic Bronze Age: Acquisition, Circulation and Adaptation
Amber in the Circum-Adriatic Bronze Age: Acquisition, Circulation and Adaptation
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ExcellentThe book explores the presence of amber around the Adriatic during the Bronze Age, focusing on its acquisition, artefacts, processing, and circulation. It also assesses the role of the circum-Adriatic zone in the long-range transfer of amber.
Format: Hardback
Length: 732 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2023
Publisher: Peter Lang AG
The present book delves into the enduring debate surrounding the presence of amber in the Adriatic region during the Bronze Age, spanning the second millennium BC. It presents a comprehensive examination of the current understanding regarding the utilization of amber by prehistoric communities residing on opposite shores of the sea. The author primarily concentrates on the spatial and temporal dimensions of amber acquisition in Italy and the Balkans, the formation and purpose of the artifacts crafted from it, the challenges associated with their processing, and the intricate networks through which these products circulated within the study area. Additionally, the book explores the material and symbolic significance of amber within local societies. Furthermore, it assesses the pivotal role of the circum-Adriatic zone in facilitating the long-distance transmission of amber from Northern to Southern Europe.
The present book delves into the enduring debate surrounding the presence of amber in the Adriatic region during the Bronze Age, spanning the second millennium BC. It presents a comprehensive examination of the current understanding regarding the utilization of amber by prehistoric communities residing on opposite shores of the sea. The author primarily concentrates on the spatial and temporal dimensions of amber acquisition in Italy and the Balkans, the formation and purpose of the artifacts crafted from it, the challenges associated with their processing, and the intricate networks through which these products circulated within the study area. Additionally, the book explores the material and symbolic significance of amber within local societies. Furthermore, it assesses the pivotal role of the circum-Adriatic zone in facilitating the long-distance transmission of amber from Northern to Southern Europe.
Weight: 1194g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631888575
Edition number: New ed
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