essay

Settlement patterns and settlement systems

Predynastic of Hierakonpolis: an interim report, Michael Allen Hoffman with by Barbara Adams … [et al (1) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 122-138

By: Hoffman, Michael A..

Abstract
Hoffman presents information on settlement pattern in the Hierakonpolis area. Each locality and the settlement data from it are presented in a table. Information on kiln sites is presented separately as is cemetery data. Hoffman provides estimates of population data. Inter site and intra site patterns are examined. Hoffman also describes the variety of materials used in construction.
Subjects
Organization and analysis of results of research
Ceramic technology
Dwellings
Heating and lighting equipment
Settlement patterns
Housing
Burial practices and funerals
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Upper Egypt Predynastic
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Northern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2004
Field Date
1969, 1978-1980
Coverage Date
5800 BP-5000 BP
Coverage Place
Hierakonpolis, Egypt
Notes
Michael Allen Hoffman
For bibliographical references see document 8:[Hoffman]
LCCN
83961388
LCSH
Neolithic period--Egypt/Egypt--Antiquities