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The Neolithic Period: triumphs of architecture, agriculture, and art

Near Eastern archaeology • 61 (4) • Published In 1998 • Pages: 188-237

By: Banning, E. B.(Edward Bruce).

Abstract

Banning summarizes the Neolithic period for the southern Levant from the Natufian to the Chalcolithic period. Only the data pertaining to the Aceramic Neolithic were indexed for OCM (Outline of Cultural Materials) subjects. He summarizes previous research, settlement patterns, the environment, the various technologies, the economy, art, burial practices, social organization, and suggests future research.

HRAF PubDate

2009

Region

Middle East

Sub Region

Middle East

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Archaeologist-4

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2007

Coverage Date

10,000 BP-6000 BP

Coverage Place

southern Levant; Israel, Jordon, Lebanon, Palestinian Autonomous Areas, and Syria

Notes

By E. B. Banning

Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-237)

LCCN

97001657

LCSH

Neolithic period