A Future for the Past: Petrie's Palestinian Collection

Flinders Petrie, known for his extensive work in Egypt, was also a pioneer of scientific archaeology in Palestine early in the 20th century through his excavations at Tell el-Hesi, Tell el-‘Ajjul, and elsewhere. This volume offers a critical analysis of Petrie's contributions to the archaeology of Palestine and the role his collection of artifacts plays in modern studies of the ancient Near East. It also includes a full color catalog of 270 objects, dating from Chalcolithic to Ottoman times, excavated by Petrie.

Introduction Part 1 1. Flinders Petrie and the Archaeology of Palestine, Rachael Thyrza Sparks 2. A History of the Petrie Palestinian Collection, Rachael Thyrza Sparks and Peter J. Ucko 3. Representation and Identity, Peter J. Ucko 4. The Liberating Power of Archaeology Changing Aims and Directions in Archaeology, Fekri Hassan 5.Heritage Pilgrimage: Ancestors, Amulets, and Olive Branches, Beverley Butler Part 2 'A Future for the Past: Petrie's Palestinian Collection' Exhibition Catalog, Rachael Thyrza Sparks