Persistent Pastoralism: Monuments and Settlements in the Archaeology of Dhofar by McCorriston, Joy
Persistent Pastoralism: Monuments and Settlements in the Archaeology of Dhofar by McCorriston, Joy

Persistent Pastoralism: Monuments and Settlements in the Archaeology of Dhofar

A summary of archaeological teamwork along the Dhofar plateau and its backslope into the Nejd of Southern...
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Author: Joy McCorriston
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Persistent Pastoralism: Monuments and Settlements in the Archaeology of Dhofar by McCorriston, Joy

Persistent Pastoralism: Monuments and Settlements in the Archaeology of Dhofar

$258.86
Persistent Pastoralism: Monuments and Settlements in the Archaeology of Dhofar by McCorriston, Joy

Persistent Pastoralism: Monuments and Settlements in the Archaeology of Dhofar

$258.86
Author: Joy McCorriston
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
A summary of archaeological teamwork along the Dhofar plateau and its backslope into the Nejd of Southern Oman, this book documents survey and excavation of small-scale stone monuments and pastoral settlements. Whether used as burial places, as landmarks, as mnemonic devices, or for other purposes, monuments are the enduring and prominent traces of desert pastoralists. In Dhofar, pastoralists constructed monuments in discrete pulses over 7500 years. Recognizing the dynamic ecosystems and climate regimes of Arabian prehistory, the author suggests that mobile pastoralists used monuments to link dispersed households into broader social communities. Furthermore, the range of practical adjustments to monuments as a consistent means of messaging among mobile people showcases the adaptive strength of Dhofar's prehistoric inhabitants over time. A singular episode of settlement during a particularly arid period highlights the longer tradition of pastoral people on the move. With fictional vignettes to imagine the people who used these monuments, the chapters introduce archaeological analysis of the social identities, patterns of resource access, contacts, aversions, and exchanges with neighboring groups. Finally, the book underscores the rich heritage of persistent pastoralism within contemporary Oman.

Author: Joy McCorriston
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing
Published: 03/02/2023
Pages: 162
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.43lbs
ISBN: 9781803274539

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