The comprehensive introduction to the archaeology of Palestine is a foundational work on archaeological methods and discoveries. Dieter Vieweg's introduction provides essential information on archaeological methods and discoveries across 12 chapters. Graphics, maps, numerous illustrations, literature references, a comprehensive timeline, and a German-Arabic-Hebrew vocabulary for excavations make the material accessible. The DVD offers additional visual material from relevant excavation sites. Questions guide the reader through the book: What does archaeology actually study? What methods does it employ? How can finds be classified? What do they reveal about the living conditions of people? How are antiquities preserved and restored? How can they be presented in a way that brings the past to life?.