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The Symbolic Foundations of the Neolithic Revolution in the Near East

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Life in Neolithic Farming Communities

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Cauvin, J. (2002). The Symbolic Foundations of the Neolithic Revolution in the Near East. In: Kuijt, I. (eds) Life in Neolithic Farming Communities. Fundamental Issues in Archaeology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47166-3_10

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