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September 12, 2025Open Access

:From Concept to Monument: Time and Costs of Construction in the Ancient World. Papers in Honour of Janet DeLaine

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Key findings reveal the intricate relationship between construction time and costs in building ancient monuments, highlighting economic factors involved.
The analysis shows that substantial resources and time were dedicated to monumental constructions across various ancient civilizations, offering insights into their societal structures.
This content analysis delves into existing archaeological evidence, providing a comprehensive perspective on the historical and economic implications of ancient construction.
Highlighting the relevance of understanding costs and timelines may enable better interpretations of archaeological findings and their historical contexts.

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Next article FreeBook reviewFrom Concept to Monument: Time and Costs of Construction in the Ancient World. Papers in Honour of Janet DeLaine, edited by Simon J. Barker, Christopher Courault, Javier Á. Domingo, and Dominik MaschekElisha DumserElisha DumserPDFPDF PLUS Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookXLinkedInRedditBlueskyEmailPrint SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by American Journal of Archaeology Ahead of Print The journal of the Archaeological Institute of America Views: 22Total views on this site Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/737957 PermissionsRequest permissions Views: 22Total views on this site Copyright 2025 by Archaeological Institute of America. All rights reserved.PDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.

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