The book offers a detailed presentation of the ceramic sequence excavated at Tell Sabi Abyad, a late Neolithic archaeological site in northern Syria. This sequence documents the transformation from... Show moreThe book offers a detailed presentation of the ceramic sequence excavated at Tell Sabi Abyad, a late Neolithic archaeological site in northern Syria. This sequence documents the transformation from a Pre-Halaf ceramic assemblage to an Early Halaf ceramic assemblage. The author discusses and critiques existing models for explaining the rise of the Halaf pottery style, and offers an alternative based on the twin concepts of emulation and feasting. Show less
