Near Eastern archaeology is traditionally characterized by a chronocentric approach, prioritizing the study of chronology and 'culture groups'. Additionally, the sense of vision dominates most archaeological interpretations. Both these factors derive from modern, Western values. Using a case study of the Skull Building at Çayönü Tepesi, Southeast Anatolia, I propose a different way of experiencing and writing about Near Eastern archaeology. © 2005 Taylor & Francis.
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Croucher, K. (2005). Queerying Near Eastern archaeology. World Archaeology, 37(4), 610–620. https://doi.org/10.1080/00438240500418664
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