BÄb Edh-DhrÄÊ» : Excavations in the Cemetery Directed by Paul W. Lapp (1965-67) Vol. I. [first edition]

The first volume of The Expedition to the Dead Sea Plain presents the results of the late Paul W. Lapp's programmatic excavations at Bab edh-Dhra between 1965 and 1967. This 624-page book contains 162 photographs and numerous line drawings contributing significant knowledge of the history and culture of the Dead Sea plain dwellers of the Early Bronze Age. Part I presents the background to the discovery of Bab edh-Dhra, Parts II-IV examine the tombs of Early Bronze I-IV, and Part V details the human skeletal remains and perishable cultural materials from the Early Bronze Age. Representative samples of the pottery discovered are presented in the text of the book, and the remainder of the ceramic finds are published in microfiche format. Published for the American Schools of Oriental Research. Visit the project web site: Expedition to the Dead Sea Plain