Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries: The Archaeological Evidence by P. R. S. Moorey

Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries: The Archaeological Evidence



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ISBN: 1575060426, 9781575060422
Page: 436
Publisher: Eisenbrauns
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