Damming Sudan

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The construction of the Meroe Dam across the Nile River in Sudan which will dislocate more than 50,000 people living along the river banks as well as ruin potential sites of historic excavations is discussed.

author: Lawler, Andrew
Heavy construction, not elsewhere classified, All Other Heavy Construction, Dams Construction, Sudan, Economic aspects, Environmental aspects, Dam construction, Dams, Nile River, Evacuation of civilians, Civilian evacuation

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Back from the brink

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Potential for archaeological excavations in Kurdistan, Iraq, now that Saddam Hussein's regime is finished, and limitations to exploring this region are presented.

author: Axe, David
Government domestic functions, Iraq, Discovery and exploration, Kurdistan, Cultural policy

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Hiking with Hannibal

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Details of the excavations made by archaeologists to retrace the march of Hannibal's army are presented.

author: Boser, Ulrich
Europe, Science & research, Research, Hannibal Barca, Punic Wars, 264-146 BC

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subjects list: Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Excavations (Archaeology)
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