Archaeological Insights on Bronze Age Trade

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Mery, Dophie. Les céramiques d'Oman et l'Asie moyenne. Une archéologie des échanges à l'âge du Bronze. Paris, 2000. 314 pp. This pioneering work focuses on the ceramic production in Oman during the Bronze Age, examining archaeological findings from the region and their connections to broader trade networks in Central Asia. The study employs various methodological approaches, including chronological and spatial context, functional and stylistic analysis, and petrographic and chemical characterization of materials. It emphasizes the significance of pottery as a marker of production organization and trade integration in local societies. A fine copy.