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Circuits of Metal Value: Changing Roles of Metals in the Early Aegean and Nearby Lands
Circuits of Metal Value: Changing Roles of Metals in the Early Aegean and Nearby Lands
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This volume explores the different metals used from the fourth millennium BC to the Early Iron Age in the Aegean and the wider Old World, addressing their uses, roles, and changing values. The papers consider the properties of metals and their under-representation in the archaeological record, offering comparative and diachronic perspectives to understand their important roles in cultural and historical changes.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Oxbow Books
This comprehensive volume delves into the diverse roles played by various metals throughout the fourth millennium BC to the Early Iron Age, not only in the Aegean region but also in the broader Old World. It examines the distinct applications and significance of different metals, exploring the intricate relationships between these roles and the evolving values attributed to them at different times and in various locations by producers and consumers. Each paper in the volume takes a focused approach, examining the unique properties of different metals and addressing the challenges of their underrepresentation in the archaeological record, while also highlighting comparative and diachronic perspectives that offer valuable insights into their crucial contributions to cultural and historical transformations spanning several millennia.
After an introductory chapter that explores the concept of "precious" in relation to metals, the remaining six chapters delve into the Aegean region and the interconnected networks that connect it with Italy, Cyprus, the Near East, south-east Anatolia, and the Caucasus. These chapters explore the emergence of regular iron metallurgy, the utilization and attitudes towards gold, silver, bronze, and other copper-based alloys during different periods between the fourth millennium BC and the Early Iron Age.
Through a comprehensive analysis of the evidence, this volume sheds light on the complex interplay between metals, society, and cultural change, providing a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in ancient metalwork, archaeology, and cultural history.
Weight: 626g
Dimension: 168 x 240 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789259612
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