Failure and Collapse of Ancient Agricultural Stone Terraces: On-Site Effects on Soil and Vegetation
Ancient agricultural stone terraces, dated to the Roman and Byzantine ages, are prevalent across the Negev drylands of Southern Israel. The goal of these structures was to reduce hydrological connectivity by harvesting water runoff and controlling soil erosion, thus allowing cultivation of cereals....
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Water |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/10/1400 |