The Homescapes of the Manasir: A Book Review of Welsby, Derek A. (ed.), Archaeology by the Fourth Nile Cataract.

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Authors: Alexandros Tsakos
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Abstract

This book review discusses the first volume in the series announced by the Sudan Archaeological Research Society to present the results of their work within the Merowe Dam Archaeological Salvage Project. It places particular emphasis on how the theme of the volume—“Homescapes”—is expressed in the context of the Archaeology of the Fourth Nile Cataract, with a focus on the homescapes of the Manasir, the people who lived in this region.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ancient Egypt and Archaeology Archaeology and ancient environmental studies African Studies and Geopolitics

Publication details

Journal / source
Dotawo A Journal of Nubian Studies
Volume
9
Issue
0
Publication date
26 February 2026
Language
EN