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Grinding and crushing techniques in Africa Proconsularis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 July 2022

Skander Souissi
Skander Souissi*
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Institut Supérieur des Sciences Humaines de Jendouba, Tunisia
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Corresponding author: Skander Souissi, e-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

This article addresses the lack of literature on grinding and crushing techniques and its equipment in Africa Proconsularis. A new typology is presented, along with their geographical distribution. The types of stones used are also discussed, in relation to provenance, suitability and technological innovations. The conclusion questions what we know and what future research needs to address.

يغطي هذا المقال النقص الحاصل في الأبحاث العلمية والمعرفية حول تقنيات الطحن والسحق ومعداتها في أفريـقـيــــــــــا البروقنصلية. كما يتضمن تصنيفات جديدة لهذه المعدات وتوزيعها الجغرافي وكذلك أنواع الصخور المستخدمة و ملائمتها التقنية مع طبيعة العمل المخصص لها (رحي القمح أو الزيتون ). إذا هذا العمل يقدم نظرة جديدة للتقنيات القديمة المستعملة و يطرح مناهج جديدة للبحث المستقبلي .

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Libyan Studies , Volume 53 , November 2022 , pp. 84 - 93
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Copyright © British Institute for Libyan and Northern African Studies

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