{"product_id":"ebla-archaeology-and-history-9780367494407","title":"Ebla: Archaeology and History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003ePaolo Matthiae's book \"Ebla\" presents the results of 47 years of excavations at the site, providing a detailed account of Eblas history and archaeology. It grew from a small settlement to a trading and political center, and its destruction in 1600 BC preserved its rich archives, offering valuable information on its history, economy, religion, administration, and daily life. The discovery of Ebla is a pivotal moment in archaeological investigations, and this book is a comprehensive resource for students of Ancient Near Eastern archaeology and history. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 484 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 August 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEbla, a captivating site, has been the subject of extensive excavations conducted by Paolo Matthiae over a span of 47 years. In this comprehensive work, Matthiae presents a detailed account of the history and archaeology of Ebla, a city that flourished from a small Early Bronze Age settlement to an influential trading and political hub, enduring until its ultimate destruction in approximately 1600 BC. The destruction of Ebla's royal palace around 2300 BC, particularly noteworthy, preserved the city's rich archives, offering invaluable insights into its history, economy, religion, administration, and daily life. The discovery of Ebla holds a significant place in the annals of twentieth-century archaeological investigations. This book, the culmination of all excavation campaigns at Tell Mardikh-Ebla from 1964 to 2010, when field operations were halted due to the war in Syria, is now available in English for the first time. Ebla offers a comprehensive account of one of the largest pre-classical urban centers discovered by its discoverer, making it an indispensable resource for students of Ancient Near Eastern archaeology and history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbla, a captivating site, has been the subject of extensive excavations conducted by Paolo Matthiae over a span of 47 years. In this comprehensive work, Matthiae presents a detailed account of the history and archaeology of Ebla, a city that flourished from a small Early Bronze Age settlement to an influential trading and political hub, enduring until its ultimate destruction in approximately 1600 BC. The destruction of Ebla's royal palace around 2300 BC, particularly noteworthy, preserved the city's rich archives, offering invaluable insights into its history, economy, religion, administration, and daily life. The discovery of Ebla holds a significant place in the annals of twentieth-century archaeological investigations. This book, the culmination of all excavation campaigns at Tell Mardikh-Ebla from 1964 to 2010, when field operations were halted due to the war in Syria, is now available in English for the first time. Ebla offers a comprehensive account of one of the largest pre-classical urban centers discovered by its discoverer, making it an indispensable resource for students of Ancient Near Eastern archaeology and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 453g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367494407\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paolo Matthiae,Richard Bates,Mattia Bilardello,Anita Weston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44104099692794,"sku":"9780367494407","price":44.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_274d84d3-6176-4607-a152-e49736fa0839.jpg?v=1662650735","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/ebla-archaeology-and-history-9780367494407","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}