Ancient landscapes of Zoara / by Konstantinos D. Politis.
| Author/creator | Politis, Konstantinos D. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020- |
| Description | volumes cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Palestine Exploration Fund Annual ; XVII Palestine Exploration Fund Annual ; XVIII |
| Incomplete content | I. Surveys and excavations at the Ghor as-Safi in Jordan, 1997-2018 -- II. Finds from Surveys and Excavations at the Ghor as-Safi in Jordan, 1997-2018 -- |
| Abstract | "Biblical Zoara is located in the Ghor as-Safi, precisely at the lowest place on earth. Its environmental and cultural history is therefore unique. During two decades, an archaeological project was conducted which discovered many significant finds of human occupations spanning some 12,000 years. These have been meticulously studied and the results are now presented in this comprehensive volume"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | Ancient Landscapes of Zoara II reveals the unique set of objects discovered through the meticulous excavations at Ghor as-Safi in Jordan. Some of them are unique works of art but others are no less valuable for the knowledge they hold. Complementing the previous volume Ancient Landscapes of Zoara I, this book explores Ghor as-Safi's ancient history and archaeology through the material remains found during excavations. The finds described are from historical periods and include unpublished early Christian and Aramaic inscriptions as well as Arabic writing and graffiti. Newly discovered mosaic pavements are presented along with other noteworthy finds such as glazed imported wares, local industrial pottery, fine glass, an array of coins and specialised metal work. Animal and plant remains testify to varied and rich agricultural regimes which sustained the prosperity of ancient communities. In turn, this affluence seems to have led to a fairly sophisticated and literate society in an otherwise rather desolate environment. Studies on the human remains affirm a robust population. Ancient Landscapes of Zoara II, as with the previous volume, is aimed at students and researchers of the archaeology of the Near East and the southern Levant in particular. It is also of interest to readers wishing to further their understanding of the region's medieval cultures, with a focus on material finds from archaeological excavations belonging to the Byzantine and Islamic periods. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2020028395 |
| ISBN | 9780367622800 (I ; hardback) |
| ISBN | (I ; ebook) |
| ISBN | 9781032359656 (II ; hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781032359663 (II ; paperback) |
| ISBN | (II ; ebook) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |