Roger Matthews (ed.). Exploring an Upper Mesopotamian regional centre, 1994-6 (Excavations at Tell Brak Vol. 4).(Book Review)

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ROGER MATTHEWS (ed.). Exploring an Upper Mesopotamian regional centre, 1994-6 (Excavations at Tell Brak Vol. 4). xviii+446 pages, 334 figures, 70 tables. 2003. Cambridge & London: McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research & British School of Archaeology in Iraq; 1-902937-16-3 (ISSN 1363-1349) hardback 75 [pounds sterling].

Tell Brak is one of the most imposing ruin mounds in northeastern Syria, a landscape rich with archaeological sites. It covers more than 40 ha an...

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