num_pages: 583
description: World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: a characterization introduces the range history and significance of the archaeological collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum Oxford. In 29 newly-commissioned essays written by a specialist team the volume explores more than 136000 artefacts from 145 countries from the Stone Age to the modern period and from England to Easter Island. Pioneering a new approach in museum studies this landmark volume is an essential reference work for archaeologists around the world and a unique introduction to the archaeological collections of one of the world's most famous museums.
language: English
title: World Archaeology at the Pitt Rivers Museum: A Characterization
publisher: Archaeopress Archaeology