Neolithic and Chalcolithic Pottery of the Southern Levant by Yosef Garfinkel is monograph no 39 under the aegis of Qedem: Monographs of the Institute of Archaeology: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem "Qedem: Monographs of the Institute of Archaeology" is a well-known series of scholarly publications that are produced by the Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The series focuses on publishing archaeological research related to the ancient Near East, including archaeological excavations, studies, and findings. The term "Qedem" itself is Hebrew for "East" or "Ancient," indicating the focus of the publication on the ancient history and archaeology of the region. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is renowned for its research and contributions to various fields, including archaeology, and the "Qedem" monographs play a significant role in disseminating the research conducted by scholars associated with the university's Institute of Archaeology. Each monograph