On the Fringe of Society
Archaeological and Ethnoarchaeological Perspectives
on Pastoral and Agricultural Societies
Jerusalem, 3 June 2004
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On the Fringe of Society Jerusalem, 3 June 2004 |
Seminar hosted by the Albright Institute for Archaeological Research, 26 Salah ed-Din St, Jerusalem
organizers:
Benjamin A. Saidel
Eveline J. van der Steen
Over the recent decades there has been a growing literature on the role of pastoralists in antiquity from archaeological and ethnoarchaeological perspectives. Traditionally, pastoral and agricultural societies were viewed as two separate entities which overlapped in economic and political spheres. Thanks to recent research, it is becoming clear that both types of subsistence strategies are different aspects of one society. This changing view has its impact on the way in which we interpret archaeological remains, as well as modeling the interaction between modern agriculturalist and pastoralist societies.
To address this research question and to generate a new dialogue on the subject the Albright Institute is sponsoring a one day seminar. This seminar focuses on two main aspects of the research question: the relation between pastoralism and agriculture in archaeology, and the subrecent and present attitudes towards pastoralism and nomadism. The area of research includes both sides of the Jordan Rift Valley.
The seminar will be held on Thursday, 3 June 2004 at the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, Jerusalem.If you want to attend (part of) this seminar please register with the organizers. Those who wish to attend are asked to pay a $10 fee to cover the costs of the seminar. Please note that the lecture room at the Albright is rather small. If you do not register in advance we cannot guarantee that you have a seat.