Political Economy and Settlement Systems of Medieval Northern Morocco: An archaeological-historical approach: An archaeological-historical approach

The field of Islamic archaeology in Morocco has grown substantially during the last two decades. The establishment of the Institut National des Sciences de l'Archéologie et du Patrimoine (INSAP) in Rabat, and its collaboration with archaeological teams from different parts of the world infused the field with new ideas and energy. This monograph is a result of such collaboration. This book builds on the results of recent archaeological investigations in northern Morocco. Archaeological research in northern Morocco was designed to test ideas about state formation and urban growth during the Islamic period. Based on the Boone et al. model, this study examines the material impact of changing political economies on settlement systems in northern Morocco from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries A.D. Front Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES LIST OF TRANSLITERATIONS OF ARABIC CHARACTERS Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION Chapter 2. METHODOLOGY OF THE RESEARCH Chapter 3. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN NORTHERN MOROCCO Chapter 4. POLITICAL ECONOMY OF MEDIEVAL MOROCCO Chapter 5. SETTLEMENT SYSTEMS OF MEDIEVAL NORTHERN MOROCCO Chapter 6. THE PROVINCIAL CAPITAL OF AL-BASRA AND ITS HINTERLAND: A STUDY OF LOCAL EXCHANGE AND COMMUNITY INTERACTION Chapter 7. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS REFERENCES CITED TEXTUAL SOURCES CITED APPENDIX A. CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF THE MEDIEVAL GEOGRAPHERS AND CHRONICLERS CITED IN THIS STUDY APPENDIX B. SYNOPTIC TABLE OF SETTLEMENT INFORMATION BASED ON TEXTUAL AND NUMISMATIC EVIDENCE (MEDIEVAL NORTHERN MOROCCO) APPENDIX C. SETTLEMENT TERMINOLOGY USED IN ARABIC SOURCES APPENDIX D. DISTRIBUTION OF SETTLEMENTS BY PHASE OF OCCUPATION AND SETTLEMENT SIZE CLASS APPENDIX E. INVENTORY OF SURVEYED SITES APPENDIX F. DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION AND GROUP ASSIGNMENTS FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTTERY FROM AL-BASRA'S HINTERLAND SITES APPENDIX G. ELEMENTAL CONCENTRATIONS FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTTERY FROM AL-BASRA'S HINTERLAND SITES APPENDIX H. SURVEY FORMS The Field Of Islamic Archaeology In Morocco Has Grown Substantially During The Last Two Decades. The Establishment Of The Institut National Des Sciences De L'archeologie Et Du Patrimoine (insap) In Rabat, And Its Collaboration With Archaeological Teams From Different Parts Of The World Infused The Field With New Ideas And Energy. This Monograph Is A Result Of Such Collaboration. This Book Builds On The Results Of Recent Archaeological Investigations In Northern Morocco. Archaeological Research In Northern Morocco Was Designed To Test Ideas About State Formation And Urban Growth During The Islamic Period. Based On The Boone Et Al. Model, This Study Examines The Material Impact Of Changing Political Economies On Settlement Systems In Northern Morocco From The Ninth To The Fifteenth Centuries A.d. -- Description From Http://www.amazon.co.uk (may 13, 2015). Said Ennahid. Originally Presented As Author's Dissertation--arizona State University, 2001. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 72-80).