Discover how memory shaped ancient Near Eastern societies in ‘Envisioning the Past Through Memories.’ This insightful volume from The Bookish Owl delves into the constructed nature of memory, exploring how ancient cultures preserved and built common cultural, political, and social memories. Through engaging analyses of artistic documents, epigraphic evidence, and archaeological data, this book reveals the attitudes of ancient peoples toward creating legacies in words, pictures, and mental constructs. Examining both single and multiple memories, it sheds light on the profound impact of memory on individuals and communities in the ancient Near East and Egypt. A must-read for history and archaeology enthusiasts.