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History of the Ancient Near East ca. 3000-323 BC: Blackwell History of the Ancient World

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the ancient Near East from ca. 3000-323 BC. It covers the major civilizations of the region, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, and Persia, and explores their political, economic, social, and cultural development. The book is written by a team of leading scholars in the field and is lavishly illustrated with maps, photographs, and drawings.

A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 BC (Blackwell History of the Ancient World)

by Grant T. Harward

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The Early Bronze Age (ca. 3000-2000 BC)
The Middle Bronze Age (ca. 2000-1600 BC)
The Late Bronze Age (ca. 1600-1200 BC)
The Iron Age (ca. 1200-323 BC)

The Early Bronze Age (ca. 3000-2000 BC)

The Early Bronze Age in the ancient Near East was a period of significant cultural and technological development. The first cities emerged in Mesopotamia and Egypt, and writing was invented. The use of bronze became widespread, and new forms of art and architecture were developed. This period also saw the rise of the first great empires, such as the Akkadian Empire in Mesopotamia and the Old Kingdom in Egypt.

Early Bronze Age Pottery From Mesopotamia A History Of The Ancient Near East Ca 3000 323 BC (Blackwell History Of The Ancient World)

The Middle Bronze Age (ca. 2000-1600 BC)

The Middle Bronze Age in the ancient Near East was a period of continued cultural and technological development. The first chariots appeared, and the use of bronze became even more widespread. New forms of art and architecture were developed, and the first great libraries were established. This period also saw the rise of new empires, such as the Babylonian Empire in Mesopotamia and the Middle Kingdom in Egypt.

Middle Bronze Age Chariot From Anatolia A History Of The Ancient Near East Ca 3000 323 BC (Blackwell History Of The Ancient World) — Middle Bronze Age chariot from Anatolia

The Late Bronze Age (ca. 1600-1200 BC)

The Late Bronze Age in the ancient Near East was a period of great political and economic turmoil. The Hittite Empire in Anatolia collapsed, and the Mycenaean civilization in Greece was destroyed. New empires emerged, such as the Assyrian Empire in Mesopotamia and the New Kingdom in Egypt. This period also saw the development of new forms of art and architecture, such as the monumental temples and palaces of Assyria and Egypt.

Late Bronze Age Temple From Egypt A History Of The Ancient Near East Ca 3000 323 BC (Blackwell History Of The Ancient World)

The Iron Age (ca. 1200-323 BC)

The Iron Age in the ancient Near East was a period of significant technological and cultural change. The use of iron became widespread, and new forms of art and architecture were developed. This period also saw the rise of new empires, such as the Neo-Assyrian Empire in Mesopotamia and the Achaemenid Empire in Persia. The Iron Age ended with the conquest of the Persian Empire by Alexander the Great in 323 BC.

Iron Age Helmet From Persia A History Of The Ancient Near East Ca 3000 323 BC (Blackwell History Of The Ancient World) — Iron Age helmet from Persia

The history of the ancient Near East is a rich and complex one. It is a story of cultural and technological development, of political and economic turmoil, and of the rise and fall of great empires. This book provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating period, and it is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the ancient world.