The Dispersal Of The Neolithic Over The Arabian Peninsula

Author : Philipp Drechsler
Publisher : British Archaeological Reports Limited
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1407305026

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The Dispersal of the Neolithic Over the Arabian Peninsula by Philipp Drechsler Pdf

The general research question followed during the course of this study can be summarized as: Does the Neolithic in Arabia originate in the Levant? To approach this question, several facets of this topic have been investigated. The first aspect considered is the most fundamental one with respect to the general research question: What is the archaeological material evidence for the Neolithic dispersal over Arabia, and where did it originate? If one accepts the Levantine origin for the Arabian Neolithic, the next question which has to be answered is: How did it happen? Here, two opposing, general, explanatory concepts are provided in the archaeological, social and geographic sciences. The third focus of this study investigates the Neolithic dispersal over Arabia as a spatial process: What are the most advantageous routes the Levantine Neolithic herders could have taken during the dispersal? The structure of this book follows the research agenda as outlined: Chapter 1 describes the history of research in Arabia. Chapter 2 discusses the conceptual model which was developed to consider the Neolithic dispersal from the Levant as a spatial process. Chapter 3 provides details about the dispersal simulations performed with respect to the environmental situation on the Arabian Peninsula. Chapter 4 traces the dispersal routes suggested by the simulations by archaeological evidence. The concluding chapter 5 summarizes and compares the separate results of the study.

Author : Michael D. Petraglia,Jeffrey I. Rose
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048127191

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The Evolution of Human Populations in Arabia by Michael D. Petraglia,Jeffrey I. Rose Pdf

The romantic landscapes and exotic cultures of Arabia have long captured the int- ests of both academics and the general public alike. The wide array and incredible variety of environments found across the Arabian peninsula are truly dramatic; tro- cal coastal plains are found bordering up against barren sandy deserts, high mountain plateaus are deeply incised by ancient river courses. As the birthplace of Islam, the recent history of the region is well documented and thoroughly studied. However, legendary explorers such as T.E. Lawrence, Wilfred Thesiger, and St. John Philby discovered hints of a much deeper past during their travels across the subcontinent. Drawn to Arabia by the magnifcent solitude of its vast sand seas, these intrepid adventurers learned from the Bedouin how to penetrate its deserts and returned with stirring accounts of lost civilizations among the wind-swept dunes. We now know that, prior to recorded history, Arabia housed countless peoples living a variety of lifestyles, including some of the world’s earliest pastoralists, c- munities of incipient farmers, fshermen dubbed the “Ichthyophagi” by ancient Greek geographers, and Paleolithic big-game hunters who were among the frst humans to depart their ancestral homeland in Africa. In fact, some archaeological investigations indicate that Arabia was inhabited by early hominins extending far back into the Early Pleistocene, perhaps even into the Late Pliocene.

Author : Peter Magee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521862318

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The Archaeology of Prehistoric Arabia by Peter Magee Pdf

This book provides the first extensive coverage of the archaeology of the Arabian peninsula from c. 9000 to 800 BC. Providing a wealth of detail on the environmental and archaeological record, it argues that this ancient region was in many ways very different from the surrounding states in Egypt and Mesopotamia. It examines the adaptation of humans to Arabia's environment and the eventual formation of a unique society that flourished for millennia.

Author : Peter Magee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Arabian Peninsula
ISBN : 1316009947

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The Archaeology of Prehistoric Arabia by Peter Magee Pdf

This book provides the first extensive coverage of the archaeology of the Arabian peninsula from c.9000 to 800 BC.

Author : Philipp Drechsler
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784919634

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Dosariyah: An Arabian Neolithic Coastal Community in the Central Gulf by Philipp Drechsler Pdf

Describes the work carried out by the joint German-Saudi Dosariyah Archaeological Research Project (DARP) between 2010 and 2014 at Dosariyah, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Author : Marta Luciani
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3700186304

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The Archaeology of the Arabian Peninsula 2 by Marta Luciani Pdf

The volume presents the proceedings of the second international workshop on the Archaeology of the Arabian Peninsula. Its subtitle, 'Connecting the evidence', portrayed our striving for investigating relationships and connections between different regions, materials and themes of research. The nine contributions straddle the entire expanse of the Peninsula and beyond, in order to counter the present divide in different academic disciplines. The chronological focus spans from the Pre Pottery Neolithic, the Bronze and Iron Ages down to the Islamic Middle Ages. The analyzed themes range from funerary to cultic landscapes, oasis formation and role of metallurgy for desert dwellers in state-of-the-art interdisciplinary perspectives and field case studies.

Author : Serge Cleuziou,Maurizio Tosi,Juris Zarins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Arabian Peninsula
ISBN : UOM:39015055815685

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Essays on the Late Prehistory of the Arabian Peninsula by Serge Cleuziou,Maurizio Tosi,Juris Zarins Pdf

Author : Robert A. Carter,Harriet E. W. Crawford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Boats, Prehistoric
ISBN : 900416359X

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Maritime Interactions in the Arabian Neolithic by Robert A. Carter,Harriet E. W. Crawford Pdf

Excavations at H3, Kuwait, throw important new light on the economy of the Arabian Neolithic, the early history of seafaring and boat-building, and relations with Ubaid Mesopotamia. It is now clear that the inhabitants of the eastern seaboard of the Arabian Peninsula were active players in a complex network that linked Mesopotamia, the northern and southern Gulf and perhaps Iran during the 6th and 5th millennia BC. Excavations at H3, Kuwait, throw important new light on the economy of the Arabian Neolithic, the early history of seafaring and boat-building, and relations with Ubaid Mesopotamia. It is now clear that the inhabitants of the eastern seaboard of the Arabian Peninsula were active players in a complex network that linked Mesopotamia, the northern and southern Gulf and perhaps Iran during the 6th and 5th millennia BC.

Author : Assistant Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Peter Magee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : Arabian Peninsula
ISBN : 1316003183

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The Archaeology of Prehistoric Arabia by Assistant Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Peter Magee Pdf

This book provides the first extensive coverage of the archaeology of the Arabian peninsula from c.9000 to 800 BC.

Author : Nicole Boivin,Rémy Crassard,Michael Petraglia
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781107164147

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Human Dispersal and Species Movement by Nicole Boivin,Rémy Crassard,Michael Petraglia Pdf

A unique, interdisciplinary and up-to-date treatment exploring human migration and its role in creating novel ecosystems over the long term.

Author : Philipp Drechsler
Publisher : Archaeopress Archaeology
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1784919624

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Dosariyah by Philipp Drechsler Pdf

Describes the work carried out by the joint German-Saudi Dosariyah Archaeological Research Project (DARP) between 2010 and 2014 at Dosariyah, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Author : Emily Holt
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781438468778

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Water and Power in Past Societies by Emily Holt Pdf

Examines the many ways water has contributed to power structures in the past, with insights for contemporary water management. Water, an essential resource in all cultures, is at the heart of human power structures. Utilizing a diverse range of theoretical perspectives, the contributors to Water and Power in Past Societies provide a broad introduction to the archaeology of water-related power structures. The studies herein explore the long history of water politics in human society, offering new insights into the power structures and inequalities surrounding irrigation systems, the collection of rainwater as a component of ancient industrial production, and sea water as a facilitator of communication, trade, and aggression. In addition to examining the role of different types of water in creating power relationships, the volume presents case studies from a variety of climatic regions, ranging from the very dry to the tropical. This geographical breadth facilitates cross-cultural comparison, making Water and Power in Past Societies an essential resource for instructors and students of the archaeology of water. Finally, in addition to reaching conclusions with significant implications for archaeologists and anthropologists, the volume has real contemporary relevance, often drawing explicit parallels with issues of current and future water management. Emily Holt is Research Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York.

Author : Andrew Thompson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781135962500

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Origins of Arabia by Andrew Thompson Pdf

In full colour, Origins of Arabia describes the first origins and subsequent adventures of the Arabian peninsula, taking the story right up to recent times. It offers a basic explanation of some of the geological principles and forces behind these changes, and weaves in the fossil record and the changing climate in building up the picture of the area. As the story reaches more recent times, the arrival of man and his relation with the rocks, the water resources and the useful minerals of the land are described. Much has been compressed into a small volume. The tale is told as a chronology and written for the intelligent layman. Contents include: Arabian Origins; Building on the Shield; Collision with Asia; Man upon the Scene; From Stone to Bronze; Coast to Coast; Index and Bibliography.

Author : Jeffrey I. Rose
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9783030956677

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An Introduction to Human Prehistory in Arabia by Jeffrey I. Rose Pdf

This textbook explores the mystery of human origins in the Arabian Peninsula, the lost Southern Crescent where humanity took its first steps toward civilization. Under Arabia’s surface of sand and stone lies a primordial realm of rolling grasslands, freshwater lakes, and river floodplains. This book aims to restore a critical missing chapter in the prehistory of our species that played out in this forgotten place of plenty. The author has carried out more than twenty years of fieldwork in Yemen and Oman, weaving his research together into an unorthodox tapestry of archaeology, environmental science, genetics, and Middle Eastern mythology. This volume peers beneath Arabia’s abandoned deserts, revealing a land that once served as a bridge between prehistoric worlds. This textbook is suitable for undergraduate and graduate students as well as all readers who are interested in learning about Arabian prehistory.

Author : Lapo Gianni Marcucci,Emilie Badel,Francesco Genchi
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781803270357

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Prehistoric Fisherfolk of Oman: The Neolithic Village of Ras Al-Hamra RH-5 by Lapo Gianni Marcucci,Emilie Badel,Francesco Genchi Pdf

Reports on excavations at the prehistoric site Ras Al-Hamra RH-5, located in the Qurum area of Muscat. The site dates from the late 5th to the end of the 4th millennia BC and comprises an accumulation of superimposed food discards deriving from continuous and repeated subsistence activities such as fishing, collecting shells, hunting and herding.