A comprehensive survey of a whole range of ancient Near Eastern architecture showing the development of the principal styles within their geographical and historical context. `Leick's Dictionary of Ancient Near Eastern Architecture is a representative of the type of specialised reference book that may become more and more necessary as the archaeological data-base expands and diversifies.' - Antiquity`Clearly written and easy to use ... [with] clear summaries of the major architectural features of important sites ... this book should be most valuable.' - Institute of Archaeology Bulletin