ABSTRACT
The vast quantity of archaeological data presented in the chapters of this book clearly emphasize the rich cultural composition of the communities which developed and flourished along the banks of the Euphrates River during the Early Bronze Age. Although each riverine settlement exhibits a considerable degree of variability and individuality in terms of its overall layout, artifactual assemblage and architectural history, it is possible to discern overarching themes and common cultural developments among these diverse sites which give rise to general conclusions about the populations of the northern Euphrates region and the progress of urbanization during this intriguing ancient period.
