First Thousand Years of Glass-Making in the Ancient Near East

Delve into the fascinating world of ancient glass-making with First Thousand Years of Glass-Making in the Ancient Near East by Wendy Reade, published in 2021. This comprehensive volume spans 274 pages, offering an in-depth analysis of glass composition and production techniques from the mid-second to mid-first millennia BC, marking the inaugural millennium of glass-making.

With multi-element analyses of 132 glass specimens unearthed from significant archaeological sites such as Pella in Jordan and Nuzi and Nimrud in Iraq, this book reveals groundbreaking data that sheds light on the earliest methods of glass production and its evolution in ancient Mesopotamia. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of chemistry and ancient technologies, Reade's work combines rigorous research with engaging insights, enhancing our understanding of this pivotal craft in human history.