Archaeology

This unique reference provides a primary source for osteologists and the medical/legal commumity for the understanding of burned bone remains in forensic or archaeological contexts. It describes in detail the changes in human bone and soft tissues as a body burns at both the chemical and gross levels and provides an overview of the current procedures in burned bone study. Case studies in forensic and archaeological settings aid those interested in the analysis of burned human bodies, from death scene investigators, to biological anthropologists looking at the recent or ancient dead. more...

Price: $130.00

Long before astronomy was a science, humans used the stars to mark time, navigate, organize planting and dramatize myths. This encyclopaedia draws on archaeological evidence and oral traditions to reveal how prehistoric humans perceived the skies and celestial phenomena. more...

Price: $119.00

This work investigates evidence and interpretation of all facets of life in ancient Canaan and Israel. It also includes detailed plans of archaeological sites, settlements and architecture, plus drawings, photographs and scientific illustrations of ancient artifacts. more...

Price: $95.00

Blackline master book of student research activities. Students will be transported, via the Internet, to a range of interesting sites that examine the rich history and culture of Ancient Egypt, covering concepts such as early Egyptian life, the Great Pyramids and an archaeological challenge. Web references for research are sourced, provided and regularly maintained. more...

Price: $7.45

This volume challenges the orthodox view that fishing and fish played only a marginal role in the economy of the ancient world. In fact, there is archaeological evidence for ancient fish processing on a commercial scale not only in the Mediterranean itself, but also on the Atlantic coast and in the Black Sea region, especially the Crimea. more...

Price: $37.00