| Ancient Israel: Highlights from the Collections of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago Contributor(s): Novacek, Gabrielle V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1885923651 ISBN-13: 9781885923653 Publisher: Oriental Institute Press OUR PRICE: $9.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General - History | Middle East - Israel & Palestine - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Dewey: 933 |
| Series: Oriental Institute Museum Publications (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.9" W x 11.3" (1.27 lbs) 127 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On January 29, 2005, the Oriental Institute celebrated the official public opening of the Haas and Schwartz Megiddo Gallery. This occasion marked the return of some of the most extraordinary artifacts ever excavated in the southern Levant to permanent public display. The Oriental Institute's prolific history of exploration in the region is testament to a long-standing scholarly passion for discovery and the pursuit of knowledge. This volume draws from the momentum generated by the opening of the Megiddo Gallery and present a selection of highlights from the Institute's greater Israel collection. |