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The Oxford companion to archaeology / edited by Brian Fagan

by Brian M. Fagan

This reference guide examines the history, key figures, and methods of archaeology, from analysing artefacts to studying human evolution, culture, and major excavation sites globally.

Accession 241 ISBN 0195076184 Publisher Oxford University Press
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