The Archaeology of the Mediterranean Iron Age: A Globalising World c.1100–600 BCE

by: Hodos, T.

The Mediterranean's Iron Age period was one of its most dynamic eras. Stimulated by the movement of individuals and groups on an unprecedented scale, the first half of the first millennium BCE witnesses the development of Mediterranean-wide practices, including related writing systems, common features of urbanism, and shared artistic styles and techniques, alongside the evolution of wide-scale trade. Together, these created an engaged, interlinked and interactive Mediterranean. We can recognise this as the Mediterranean's first truly globalising era. This volume introduces students and scholars to contemporary evidence and theories surrounding the Mediterranean from the eleventh century until the end of the seventh century BCE to enable an integrated understanding of the multicultural and socially complex nature of this incredibly vibrant period.

Restores validity to aspects of past interpretations
Draws upon contemporary theory to highlight past practices
Unites different sub-disciplines of Mediterranean archaeology into a shared narrative

Table of Contents
1. Interpreting the Mediterranean
2. Chronologies and Histories
3. The Movement of People
4. Contacts and Exchanges
5. Urbanisation
6. Written Words
7. Conclusions.

The Archaeology of the Mediterranean Iron Age: A Globalising World c.1100–600 BCE

by: Hodos, T.

• ISBN-13: 9780521148061 / 978-0-521-14806-1
• ISBN-03: 0521148065 / 0-521-14806-5
• Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2020