| Edition |
1ST ED. |
| Description |
1 online resource |
|
text txt rdacontent |
|
computer c rdamedia |
|
online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
Society for Libyan Studies Monograph |
|
Monograph (Society for Libyan Studies (London, England))
|
| Summary |
This book seeks to advance knowledge of human settlement and adaptation in the world's largest desert, the sahara. Previous studies focussed on the prehistoric phases but this study takes a wider historical and geographical perspective. It sets out to combine the results of several field campaigns, their histories and methodologies. We look at fieldwork, fortifications, funerary structures, irrigation, rock art and human occupation. The final summary looks at the current state of research and offers a platform for future investigations. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Concordance of Place-names -- Foreword -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- PART I. INTRODUCTION -- Chapter 1. Background to the Archaeology of Fazzn -- David Mattingly, with John Dore, David Edwards and John Hawthorne -- Chapter 2. Studies in Geography, Geomorphology, Environment and Climate -- Chapter 3. Historical Summary -- PART II. THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF FAZZN -- Chapter 4. Results of the Field-Walking Programme 1997-2000 107 -- David Mattingly, with Philip Balcombe, Mark Gillings and Tim Reynolds -- Chapter 5. Fortifications, S ettlement and Domestic Architecture 136 -- Chapter 6. Religious and Funerary Structures 177 -- Chapter 7. Irrigation Technologies: Foggaras, Wells and Field Systems 235 -- Chapter 8. The Engraved Heritage: Rock-Art and Inscriptions 279 -- Chapter 9. Synthesis of Human Activities in Fazzn 327 -- Bibliography 375 -- Index 399 -- Arabic Abstract 426. |
| Subject |
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Libya -- Fezzan.
|
|
Garamantes (African people) -- Libya -- Fezzan -- Antiquities.
|
|
Fezzan (Libya) -- Antiquities.
|
|
Fouilles (Archéologie) -- Libye -- Fezzan.
|
|
Art / History / Prehistoric.
|
|
History / Africa / North.
|
|
Antiquities
|
|
Excavations (Archaeology)
|
|
Libya -- Fezzan
|
| Other Form: |
1-900971-02-X |
| ISBN |
1914268040 (electronic bk.) |
|
9781914268045 (electronic bk.) |
|
9781900971027 |
|
190097102X |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000074074833 |
|
AU@ 000075769945 |
|
