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The American Geographical Society's focus on geography, 2019-01, Vol.62, p.1-1
Ort / Verlag
New York: American Geographical Society
Erscheinungsjahr
2019
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Jordan's Eastern Desert has an extraordinary historical and archaeological heritage that spans multiple occupational periods from pre-Roman to the present day, but many of its sites are almost entirely unknown and/or lack formal archaeological assessment. Some were caravan stopovers, others private getaways for Caliphs, and almost all functioned in various capacities for multiple ruling peoples over long timeframes - as evinced by layered architecture, building footprints, etchings in different languages at individual sites, and explanations by traditional Bedouin people who have inhabited the region for generations. [...]there are faint vehicle trails scattered around the entire area, as goat herders use the region throughout the year. The lone caretaker with the only key (center, in white and red kafeyeh ) was more than happy to play tour guide, and invited us to his house - a very typical thing for a Jordanian to do - for lebn, a very salty and thick yogurt-ishdrink made from goat's milk (and an acquired taste).