Geoarchaeological results from the harbor of Taposiris and implications concerning the construction of the harbor

The harbor of Taposiris was once a gateway to Egypt during the Roman period, and possibly even as early as the Hellenistic period. Built on the northern shore of Lake Mariout, the probable harbor was separated from the lake by a long artificial levee. A channel provided a link between the lake and t...

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Authors: Tronchère, H. (Author) ; Millet, B. (Author) ; Goiran, J.-P. (Author) ; Carbonel, P. (Author) ; Djerbi, H. (Author) ; Vera, R. (Author) ; Torab, M. (Author) ; Elassal, M. (Author) ; Callot, Y. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Akademie [2014]
In: Ägypten und Levante
Year: 2012, Volume: 22/23, Pages: 383-394
Further subjects:B Levees
B Grain size
B Sandstones
B Sand
B Millet
B Lakes
B Sediment deposition
B Lakeshores
B Heavy metals
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