Lawler, Andrew,
Rocking the Cradle. Andrew Lawler. - Smithsonian, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 30, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Rocking the Cradle, May 2004; pp. 40-48.
"In Iran, an archaeologist is racing to uncover a literate Bronze Age society he believes predates ancient Mesopotamia. Critics say he may be overreaching, but they concede his dig will likely change our view of the dawn of civilization." (SMITHSONIAN) This article examines an archaeological dig in southeastern Iran that may be the remains of the Aratta culture, a society that disappeared more than 4,000 years ago.
1522-3264;
Antiquities--Collection and preservation
Archaeological expeditions
Archaeologists
Bronze age
Civilization--Ancient
Excavations (Archaeology)--Iran
Women archaeologists
Iran--Antiquities
AC1.S5
050
Rocking the Cradle. Andrew Lawler. - Smithsonian, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 30, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Rocking the Cradle, May 2004; pp. 40-48.
"In Iran, an archaeologist is racing to uncover a literate Bronze Age society he believes predates ancient Mesopotamia. Critics say he may be overreaching, but they concede his dig will likely change our view of the dawn of civilization." (SMITHSONIAN) This article examines an archaeological dig in southeastern Iran that may be the remains of the Aratta culture, a society that disappeared more than 4,000 years ago.
1522-3264;
Antiquities--Collection and preservation
Archaeological expeditions
Archaeologists
Bronze age
Civilization--Ancient
Excavations (Archaeology)--Iran
Women archaeologists
Iran--Antiquities
AC1.S5
050