Bidspirit auction | Timna Valley of the Biblical

Timna Valley of the Biblical Copper Mines. Beno Rothenberg. Inscribed by the author. 1972. H. DJ damaged otherwise in quite good condition. 248 pages. 25 x 19 cm. 1,100 k”g - ”Timna: Valley of the Biblical Copper Mines” is a seminal 1972 publication by archaeologist Beno Rothenberg, detailing over a decade of research in Israel's Timna Valley. The book offers an in-depth exploration of ancient copper mining and smelting activities, accompanied by numerous illustrations and maps. Beno Rothenberg's extensive work in the Timna Valley has been instrumental in understanding the region's archaeological significance, particularly its ancient copper production. His research has shed light on the technological and cultural aspects of early societies in the area.