The Cycladic and Aegean Islands in Prehistory

This textbook offers an up-to-date academic synthesis of the Aegean islands from the earliest Palaeolithic period through to the demise of the Mycenaean civilization in the Late Bronze III period. The book integrates new findings and theoretical approaches whilst, at the same time, allowing readers to contextualize their understanding through engagement with bigger overarching issues and themes, often drawing explicitly on key theoretical concepts and debates. Structured according to chronological periods and with two dedicated chapters on Akrotiri and the debate around the volcanic eruption of Thera, this book is an essential companion for all those interested in the prehistory of the Cyclades and other Aegean islands.

Ina Berg is a Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Manchester, UK. Her specialist area is that of the prehistoric Cyclades with particular interests in pottery studies and island archaeology. She is currently working on a research project that investigates the social and technical dimensions of the potter's wheel in the Aegean Bronze Age. She has a recognised international profile as indicated by her publications, invited contributions and visiting fellowships.