Archaeology of Asia

This introduction to the archaeology of Asia focuses on case studies from the region’s last 10,000 years of history.

• Comprises fifteen chapters by some of the world’s foremost Asia archaeologists
• Sheds light on the most compelling aspects of Asian archaeology, from the earliest evidence of plant domestication to the emergence of states and empires
• Explores issues of cross-cultural significance, such as migration, urbanism, and technology
• Presents original research data that challenges read...