All of the articles collected in this book combine sophisticated analysis of an exciting archeological problem with prose geared at a non-specialised audience This volume gathers the best of the entries submitted for a writing competition organised by the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World. Their diverse topics - from the destruction of historic, urban gardens in contemporary Istanbul to the fall of the ancient Maya city - offer a taste of the global reach and relevance of archaeology.
This book also offers a series of reflections on how and why to engage in dialogues about archaeology with people who are not specialists.