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Journal Article |
Authors: |
Wright, Henry T.
Rakotoarisoa, J. A.
Heurtebize, G.
Vérin, Pierre
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Title: |
The evolution of settlement systems in the Efaho River Valley, Anosy : a preliminary report on the archaeological reconnaissances of 1983-1986
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Date: |
1993
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Source: |
Bulletin of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association
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Abstract: |
Survey and excavation in the Efaho river valley in southeastern Madagascar have produced a sequence of four cultural phases dating from the tenth to the nineteenth centuries AD. Early coastal settlements indicate a reliance on fishing and cattle herding, while later ones, concerned more on river valley terraces, indicate a growing reliance on wet rice cultivation. Settlement patterns also indicate the appearance of a pattern of larger centres and smaller satellite villages during the third of the four phases
the first two phases show no signs of a settlement hierarchy. The report also describes local pottery in detail and refers to the use of imported ceramics for dating purposes.
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Date Created: |
3/31/2009
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Volume: |
13
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Page Start: |
61
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Page End: |
93
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