The Five-Minute Archaeologist in the Southern Levant [Paperback]

The Five-Minute Archaeologist in the Southern Levant is a user-friendly exploration of basic concepts within archaeology and the techniques and methods used by archaeologists in the field. It is intended for students and lay readers alike, such as those participating in community archaeology for the first time, and would be an excellent reader for introductory level courses on the archaeology of the Southern Levant. Topics range from basic questions such as 'how do archaeologists choose where to dig?' to surveys of archaeological concepts and types of archaeology, written by specialists in those particular fields. Chapters are informal and relaxed-more like a chat or discussion that will help to answer some of the basic questions that archaeologists are often asked. I would highly recommend this book to those about to embark on the use of archaeology in their work as well as for teaching undergraduate classes which implement archaeological methods and/or sources. --Rebekahn Welton, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 41.5 This is a book suited to anyone interested in archaeology anywhere in the world. [...]I recommend The 5 Minute Archaeologist in the Southern Levant to anyone with a general interest in archaeology. --Peter Peregrine, Lawrence University, Journal of Eastern Mediterranean Archaeology and Heritage Studies Vol. 5, Nos. 3-4 (2017)