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The transition from foraging, farming and the neolithic village to the city-state is a complex and fascinating period. Studies on the prehistory of the Near East by nineteenth and twentieth century pioneers in the field transformed archaeology through the creation of the ‘Ages System’ of Stone, Bronze and Iron. The Near Eastprovides a developmental account of this period contextualised by discussion of the emergence of archaeology as a disciplineThe Near Eastdetails the causes and effects – enviromental, organizational, demographic and technological – of the world’s first village farming cultures some eight thousand years ago. Charles Maisels explains how cities such as Uruk and Ur, Nippur and Kish formed as a result of geological factors and the role of key organizational features of Sumerian society in introducing the world’s first script, system of calculation and literature.

This product is about the fascinating history of the Near East. Just read and explore the details about the transition from early human ways to the rise of city-states. There are no specific usage methods like other physical products. But while reading, enjoy the rich knowledge about archaeology in this area. No special precautions are needed for this kind of informational product. Just relax and soak in the historical insights. There’s no real maintenance as such, just keep it in a safe place for future reference if you want to delve into this interesting historical topic again.