Abstract
A description is given of historic land-use and ancient agriculture in the arid desert environment of the central Negev and adjacent northeastern Sinai, based on archeaeological research and soil research.
Relationships between the landscape, climatic and agricultural history are evaluated.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 23 May 1986 |
Place of Publication | Wageningen |
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Print ISBNs | 9789071666018 |
Publication status | Published - 1986 |
Keywords
- agriculture
- water harvesting
- runoff farming
- water
- water supply
- soil surveys
- nomadism
- pastoralism
- deserts
- history
- israel
- arid zones