A Future for the Past: Petrie's Palestinian Collection

by Stuart Laidlaw

Overview

Flinders Petrie, known for his extensive work in Egypt, was also a pioneer of scientific archaeology in Palestine early in the 20th century through his excavations at Tell el-Hesi, Tell el-Ajjul, and elsewhere. This volume offers a critical analysis of Petrie‘s contributions to the archaeology of Palestine and the role his collection of artifacts plays in modern studies of the ancient Near East. It also includes a full color catalog of 270 objects, dating from Chalcolithic to Ottoman times, excavated by Petrie.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138404533
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/13/2017
Series:	UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rachael Thyrza Sparks, Stuart Laidlaw, Peter J Ucko

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Flinders Petrie and the Archaeology of Palestine, RachaelThyrza Sparks; Chapter 2 A History of the Petrie Palestinian Collection, RachaelThyrza Sparks, Peter J.Ucko; Chapter 3 Representation and Identity, Peter J.Ucko; Chapter 4 The Liberating Power of Archaeology: Changing Aims and Directions in Archaeology, FekriHassan; Chapter 5 Heritage Pilgrimage: Ancestors, Amulets and Olive Branches, BeverleyButler; Chapter 101 Exhibition Catalogue: A Future for the Past: Petrie’s Palestinian Collection, Rachael ThyrzaSparks;