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Further Reading

  • For a popular account of Amheida, see, R.S. Bagnall, N. Aravecchia, R. Cribiore, P. Davoli, O.E. Kaper, and S. McFadden. 2016. An Oasis City. New York: ISAW & NYU Press.

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  • For field reports, database access, and a full bibliography on Amheida, see www.Amheida.org

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