by D. T. Potts
general editor C. C. Lamberg-Karlovsky
contributions by Holly Pittman and Philip L. Kohl
Harvard University Press, 2001
Paper: 978-0-87365-549-1
Library of Congress Classification DS262.Y3P68 2001

ABOUT THIS BOOK
ABOUT THIS BOOK

Situated roughly midway between the great cities of the Indus Valley and those of the Mesopotamian plains, Tepe Yahya occupies a special place in our conceptions of relations between these distant territories during the early Bronze Age. Its third-millennium levels, dating from 3000 to 2100 BC, are particularly important.

In this definitive study, D. T. Potts describes the stratigraphy, architecture, ceramics, and chronology of the site and presents a full inventory of the small finds. Holly Pittman contributes comprehensive illustrations and a discussion of the seals and sealings, and Philip Kohl provides an analysis of the carved chlorite industry. In a foreword and afterword, project director C. C. Lamberg-Karlovsky tells the story of the archaeological expedition and reflects on the contributions of the Tepe Yahya project.