The Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Ages of Central Transjordan

The Baq'ah Valley Project, 1977-1981

By (author) Patrick E McGovern

Book cover: The Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Ages of Central Transjordan

Extent: 398 pages

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum

Subjects: Ancient Near East, Mediterranean Archaeology

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(January 1987)

ISBN: 9780934718752

8.46 x 10.98 inches

Price: $100.00

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A critical transition period in the archaeology and history of Palestine-the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age-is described in detail from the perspective of a group of sites in the Baq’ah Valley. A major emphasis is on how scientific techniques, including magnetic location of undisturbed burial deposits and analytical reconstruction of very early industries, can be effectively integrated into an archaeological project. Contrary to traditional views, the evidence supports a relatively peaceful development within a single cultural tradition rather than the intrusion of a new people or segment of the existing population, by invasion, migration, or revolt.


A critical transition period in the archaeology and history of Palestine-the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age-is described in detail from the perspective of a group of sites in the Baq’ah Valley. A major emphasis is on how scientific techniques, including magnetic location of undisturbed burial deposits and analytical reconstruction of very early industries, can be effectively integrated into an archaeological project. Contrary to traditional views, the evidence supports a relatively peaceful development within a single cultural tradition rather than the intrusion of a new people or segment of the existing population, by invasion, migration, or revolt.

  • By (author) Patrick E McGovern