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The archaeology of measurement : comprehending heaven, earth and time in

by Iain Morley, Colin Renfrew

This volume examines archaeological evidence for the development of measurement systems in ancient societies. It analyses how these systems shaped economy, architecture, cosmology, and ritual practice across prehistoric and early historic cultures.

Accession 11781 ISBN 9780521119900 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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