James Mellaart: The Journey to Catalhoyuk by Alan C. Mellaart (Hardback Book)

Name: James Mellaart: The Journey to Catalhoyuk by Alan C. Mellaart (Hardback Book)
Brand: Archeology and Art Publications

Archeology and Art Publications

James Mellaart was a pioneering archaeologist who made some of the greatest discoveries about Turkey\u2019s prehistoric past, changing our understanding of the late stone age forever. His excavation of the huge Neolithic mound site of \u00C7atalh\u00F6y\u00FCk, now a World Heritage Site, brought revolutionary evidence of a complex prehistoric town, revealing previously undreamt of art and culture, and making him famous. However, there was far more to the man than his archaeology \u2013 his troubled childhood, fierce identity, love for Turkish culture, as well as the controversies by which he was dogged, meant that his life was filled with adventure and exoticism.\nThis book delves into the life of James Mellaart and his wife Arlette, their family histories and historical Istanbul, the romantic backdrop to\n\nJames Mellaart: The Journey to Catalhoyuk\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease;