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Ancient Waterways of Ur by Fondazione Palazzo Bondoni Pastorio is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the ancient water systems around the city of Ur in Sumeria. It introduces the method of ceramic surface survey, which maps settlements based on the surface pottery to reconstruct ancient waterways. Limited previous work identified some canal lines near Ur. The author aims to sketch the major waterways serving Ur by drawing on textual evidence as well as archaeological traces, recognizing it will need revision. The primary water source for Ur was the Euphrates River, whose course is no
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- Fondazione Palazzo Bondoni Pastorio
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