The Syro-Anatolian City-States: An Iron Age Culture.

SYRIA; TURKEY

"The Syro-Anatolian City-States: An Iron Age Culture" by James F. Osborne is a book that aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Iron Age kingdoms in northern Syria and southeastern Anatolia, known as the Syro-Anatolian Culture Complex (SACC). The author argues against the traditional division of the region into Neo-Hittite and Aramaean states, instead proposing a broader cultural unity that transcends ethnic and linguistic boundaries. The book is organized thematically and applies contemporary theoretical perspectives to the archaeological and textual evidence. While the book is generally successful, there are some areas where the author's arguments are less convincing. Overall, the book provides a valuable and up-to-date introduction to the archaeology of the SACC and related debates. [Extracted from the article]

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