book chapter
The geology and geoarchaeology of El Omari: a neolithic settlement utilizing both desert and river environments
El Omari : a neolithic settlement and other sites in the vicinity of Wadi Hof, Helwan, by Fernand Debono and Bodil Mortensen • Mainz Am Rhein • Published In 1990 • Pages: 83-93
By: Hamroush, Hany A., Zied, Hassan Abu.
Abstract
Hamroush and Zied were interested the geological and geomorphological characteristics of El Omari and the relation between the site's setting and the Nile flood plain. They point out how the wadi (Wadi Hof) affects the behavior of the Nile River. There are springs in the vicinity of the site and it is near these perennial springs that one finds the Neolithic artifacts. The Neolithic located the site on a wadi terrace so as to be able to take advantage of the Nile flood plain, the desert wadi, and the perennial springs.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2005
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Northern Africa
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Geoarchaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2003
- Field Date
- no date given
- Coverage Date
- Neolithic
- Coverage Place
- El Omari, Wadi Hof, Helman, Egypt
- Notes
- Hany A. Hamroush and Hassan Abu Zied
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 92-93)
- LCSH
- Neolithic Period--Egypt
- Egypt--Antiquities