essay

A preliminary report on the quaternary geology and geoarchaeology of Hierakonpolis

Predynastic of Hierakonpolis: an interim report, Michael Allen Hoffman with by Barbara Adams … [et al • (1) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 93-101

By: Hamroush, Hany A..

Abstract
Hamroush presents a preliminary report on the geomorphology, geology, and geoarchaeology of the Heirakonpolis area to help with a reconstruction of the geology of the Predynastic settlements. One of the more interesting findings concerns the 'large circular depressions … at Locality 54 … and once thought to be house pits … may be due to ancient sporadic rainfalls, where … water would accumulate … forming circular ponds.' (page 101).
Subjects
Recording and collecting in the field
Topography and geology
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Upper Egypt Predynastic
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Northern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Geoarchaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2004
Field Date
1978, 1980
Coverage Date
40,000 BP-0 BP
Coverage Place
Hierakonpolis area, Egypt
Notes
Hany A. Hamroush
For bibliographical references see document 8:[Hoffman]
LCCN
83961388
LCSH
Neolithic period--Egypt/Egypt--Antiquities