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Sigatoka
Marshall, Yvonne; Crosby, Andrew; Matararaba, Sepeti; Wood, Shannon
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Paperback. This text presents the archaeological evidence from the Sigatoka sand dunes, located on the south-western shore of Fiji's largest island, Vitu Levu. The evidence suggests a dynamic, interactive picture of island life, with constant contacts with other islands of the east and west. Series: University of Southampton Department of Archaeology Monograph. Num Pages: 128 pages, b/w figs and pls. BIC Classification: 1MKLF; HBJM; HBLC; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 209 x 8. Weight in Grams: 454.
The traditional view of the colonisation of Fiji is one of an initial movement to the islands three thousand years ago followed by relative isolation until the 19th century. Therefore it is no surprise that these islands and their inhabitants have been widely studied as examples of cultures evolving in isolation. However, recent archaeological evidence and new theoretical models have questioned the degree of isolation experienced in the early years of the occupation of the islands. One important site within this debate is the Sigatoka sand dunes on the south-west shore ... Read more
The traditional view of the colonisation of Fiji is one of an initial movement to the islands three thousand years ago followed by relative isolation until the 19th century. Therefore it is no surprise that these islands and their inhabitants have been widely studied as examples of cultures evolving in isolation. However, recent archaeological evidence and new theoretical models have questioned the degree of isolation experienced in the early years of the occupation of the islands. One important site within this debate is the Sigatoka sand dunes on the south-west shore ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Oxbow Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Series
University of Southampton Department of Archaeology Monograph
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781842170113
SKU
V9781842170113
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