The Archaeology of the Mediterranean Iron Age
A Globalising World c.1100–600 BCE

This book uses globalisation theories to draw out the complex connections between diverse peoples around the Mediterranean.

Tamar Hodos (Author)

9780521148061, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 17 September 2020

336 pages, 34 b/w illus. 10 maps 2 tables
25.4 x 17.6 x 1.6 cm, 0.69 kg

'The book is methodically organised, shows good editorial quality, and several illustrations enrich the author's words throughout the book … this book is the result of a broad and ambitious work, carefully argued: it will undoubtedly become an important reference.' Arianna Esposito, Bryn Mawr Classical Review

The Mediterranean's Iron Age period was one of its most dynamic eras. Stimulated by the movement of individuals and groups on an unprecedented scale, the first half of the first millennium BCE witnesses the development of Mediterranean-wide practices, including related writing systems, common features of urbanism, and shared artistic styles and techniques, alongside the evolution of wide-scale trade. Together, these created an engaged, interlinked and interactive Mediterranean. We can recognise this as the Mediterranean's first truly globalising era. This volume introduces students and scholars to contemporary evidence and theories surrounding the Mediterranean from the eleventh century until the end of the seventh century BCE to enable an integrated understanding of the multicultural and socially complex nature of this incredibly vibrant period.

1. Interpreting the Mediterranean
2. Chronologies and Histories
3. The Movement of People
4. Contacts and Exchanges
5. Urbanisation
6. Written Words
7. Conclusions.

Subject Areas: Classical Greek & Roman archaeology [HDDK], Archaeology [HD], Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA]