In the past, textile production was a key part of all ancient societies. The Ancient Near East stands out in this respect with the overwhelming amount of docume

The history of the Ancient Near East covers a huge chronological frame, from the first pictographic texts of the late 4th millennium to the conquest of Alexande

Textile and dress production, from raw materials to finished items, has had a significant impact on society from its earliest history. The essays in this volume

The history of the Ancient Near East covers a huge chronological frame, from the first pictographic texts of the late 4th millennium to the conquest of Alexande

This volume looks at how the issues of textiles and gender intertwine across three millennia in antiquity and examines continuities and differences across time