The Tangible and Intangible Cultural Landscape of Wadi Bani Kharus (Paperback)

Moawiyah M. Ibrahim

ISBN 10: 1789698057 / ISBN 13: 9781789698053

Published by Archaeopress, Oxford, 2020

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Paperback. The Tangible & Intangible Cultural Landscape of Wadi Bani Kharus: Investigations in the Sultanate of Oman presents the result of the project sponsored by Omans Ministry of Heritage and Culture (now Heritage and Tourism) to survey one of the countrys most significant valleys. The primary objective was to gain greater understanding of the areas past and present through its tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Traditional archaeological methods were bridged with those of cultural anthropology to create a wider lens for exploration and analysis. The book provides an eclectic overview of the wadis twenty-nine communities including ancient fortresses and water distribution systems, sundials, cemeteries, tombstones and period architecture in addition to oral histories highlighting past lifeways and recent transformations. This survey aimed to gain greater understanding of the past and present of Wadi Bani Kharus (Oman) through its tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The book provides an eclectic overview of the wadis twenty-nine communities including ancient fortresses, water distribution systems, sundials, cemeteries, tombstones and period architecture. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tangible and Intangible Cultural Landscape of Wadi Bani Kharus (Paperback)
• Publisher: Archaeopress, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789698057
• ISBN 13: 9781789698053
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Tangible & Intangible Cultural Landscape of Wadi Bani Kharus: Investigations in the Sultanate of Oman presents the result of the project sponsored by Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Culture (now Heritage and Tourism) to survey one of the country’s most significant valleys. The primary objective was to gain greater understanding of the area’s past and present through its tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Traditional archaeological methods were bridged with those of cultural anthropology to create a wider lens for exploration and analysis. The book provides an eclectic overview of the wadi’s twenty-nine communities including ancient fortresses and water distribution systems, sundials, cemeteries, tombstones and period architecture in addition to oral histories highlighting past lifeways and recent transformations.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Editorial Notes

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

1. Petroglyphs and Rock Inscriptions

2. Ancient Fortifications

3. Ancient Settlements

4. Ancient Cemeteries, Graves and Inscriptions

5. An Ancient Technology for Today’s Inhabitants

6. Yesterday and Today: Traditions, Customs and Adaptations

7. Lower-Wadi Settlements

8. Mid-Wadi Settlements

9. Upper-Wadi Settlements

10. Lessons for Moving Forward

Arabic Summary