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Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East by Eric M. Meyers, editor-in-chief
Call Number: Reference DS 56 .O9 1997
ISBN: 0195065123
1997. 5 vols. This authoritative reference contains 1,100 articles written by some 560 contributors in two dozen countries (of course requiring monumental editorial efforts to assemble and to unify style and content). The encyclopedia encompasses prehistory through the Crusades, with presentation of sites at its core (about 450 of the 1,100 entires are site reports); this is the first time that site reports of the archaeology of the entire Near East have been brought together in a single work. Also featured are several kinds of specialty article covering issues at the cutting edge of the field; among them is a multipart entry on the history of the field, and entries on new archaeology, underwater archaeology, and salvage excavation. Illustrated with black & white photos and line drawings. Each article includes references. Appendixes contain maps. Annotation © by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities by Charles Russell Coulter and Patricia Turner
Call Number: Reference BL 473 .C67 2000
ISBN: 0786403179
2000. A comprehensive if not exhaustive reference focusing on the origins, histories, and functions of the deities. Also includes the names and alternate names, ancient and modern, of the people who believed in them. Extensive cross-referencing identifies classes of deities, alternate spellings and names, similar deities in other cultures, works of literature, places, and other associations. Annotation © by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
The Encyclopedia of Middle Eastern Mythology and Religion by Jan Knappert
Call Number: Reference BL 1060 .K52 1993x
ISBN: 1852304278
1993. This comprehensive encyclopedia explains mythologies and concepts of the various living and ancient religions of the Middle East, the cradle of religions, including Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Egyptian, Sumerian, and Babylonian mythologies. Includes maps and drawings throughout, plus a bibliography.
A Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Architecture by Gwendolyn Leick
Call Number: Online Book
ISBN: 0415002400
1988. An illustrated alphabetic listing of architectural features and archeological sites concerning the architecture of the ancient Near East.
Who's Who in the Ancient Near East by Gwendolyn Leick
Call Number: Online Book
ISBN: 0415002400
1999. A survey of known individuals who inhabited the Near East from the 25th through the 2nd century BCE. Includes a comprehensive glossary, useful chronological charts, maps, and bibliographical information.
Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land by Michael Avi-Yonah, ed.
Call Number: Reference DS 111. A2 E5
ISBN: 0132751151 (v. 1); 0132751232 (v. 2); 0132751313 (v. 3); 0132751496 (v. 4)
1975-1978. 4 vol. Alphabetical. Includes illustrations, maps, diagrams and bibliographies.
Civilizations of the Ancient Near East by Jack Sasson, ed.
Call Number: Reference DS 57 .C55 1995
ISBN: 0684192799
1995. 4 vols. Presents a thematic approach to the historic, cultural, religious, technological, artistic and linguistic aspects of the ancient Near East. Includes illustrations and bibliographies.
Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East by Michael Roaf
Call Number: Reference DS 69.5 .R63 1990
ISBN: 0816022186
1990. Features extensive illustrations, maps, plans and reconstructions.

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