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Between past and present: Archaeology, ideology, and nationalism in the modern Middle East - Hardcover

Silberman, Neil Asher

 
9780805009064: Between past and present: Archaeology, ideology, and nationalism in the modern Middle East

Synopsis

Do the latest archaeological discoveries in the Middle East have hidden political significance?. . .On this tour, we discover that the politics of this turbulent region often influence--an in turn are sometimes influenced by--the discoveries of archaeologists. We see how past and present are linked as modern nation-states use archaeological finds to reinforce their international prestige.

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From Publishers Weekly

Eyeballing the ruins of Masada and Troy and puzzling over the identity of the Hyksos invaders of ancient Egypt, archeologist Silberman explores how interpretations of archeological discoveries are often shaped by nationalistic feelings, and political and ethnic rivalries. "Written with modesty and charm, this is an outspoken analysis of the politicization of archeology," judged PW.
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