The tombs and Moon temple of Hureidha (Hadhramaut)

• Main Author: Caton Thompson, G. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: London Society of Antiquaries of London 1944
• Series: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries of London 13
• Subjects: Landscape archaeology; Archaeology by period / region; Prehistoric archaeology; excavation; archaeology; prehistory; tombs; human remains; Yemen
• Online Access: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

This work describes excavations conducted by Gertrude Caton-Thompson at the site of Hureidha in the Wadi 'Amd in eastern Yemen. Early chapters outline evidence of the earliest human occupation in the Hadhramaut and relicts of ancient irrigation in Wadi 'Amd. Excavations of a small temple a...