Bronze Age Treasures : gold and silver jewelry of the National Museum of Damascus /.

Includes bibliographical references

This book presents a comprehensive study of gold and silver jewellery from the Bronze Age preserved in the National Museum of Damascus. The jewellery pieces originate from four major archaeological sites in ancient Syria: ancient Mari, Qatna, Ugarit, and Ekalte. These exceptional collections offer valuable insights into the artistic, cultural, and technological achievements of Syrian civilizations during the 3rd and 2nd millennium BCE.Through archaeological evidence and stylistic analysis, the book sheds light on the social, symbolic, and economic significance of these ornaments in Bronze Age Syria and may serve as an essential reference for scholars of ancient art, archaeology, and the history of metalwork, as well as for anyone interested in the rich material heritage of the ancient Near East [Publisher's text].

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