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Early Saka animal style: Arzhan–Chilikty

A. Beisenov · 2019 · Archaeology of Kazakhstan

Shilikty Satellite Kurgan 8 (Chilikty Golden Ridge Extension)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2019Open source

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Goldcliff Group 2 second footway

M. Bell, R. Brunning · 2019 · Archaeology in the Severn Estuary

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Goldcliff Severn Estuary Trackway Group 2 (Second Intertidal Footway)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2019Open source

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The aflaj of Rustaq–Batinah

M. Al-Ghafri · 2018 · Journal of Arid Environments

Aflaj System of Rustaq and Batinah Piedmont (Rustaq–Suwaiq Lines)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2018Open source

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Karaoba Sarmatian diapir kurgans

B. Bissembayev · 2016 · Archaeology of Kazakhstan

Karaoba Kurgan Field (West Kazakhstan Sarmatian Steppe)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2016Open source

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Tasmola solstice moustaches

A. Beisenov · 2016 · Archaeology of Kazakhstan

Akbeit Kurgan (Akmola Tasmola-Ridge Ancestor)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2016Open source

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The Derryville cluster: bog track megasite

C. Moore · 2016 · Journal Irish Archaeology

Derryville Bog Track Cluster Extension (Littleton–Templemore North)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2016Open source

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Hüetberg Hallstatt plankway

H. Fansa · 2015 · Archäologisches Nachrichtenblatt SH

Hüetberg (Hüttemoor) Plankway & Linear Track (Schleswig Bog Causeway)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2015Open source

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Saddang delta hydraulic ethnography

M. Acciaioli · 2015 · Bijdragen

18 km earthen sara' canals

Saddang Ancient Canal & Rice Terrace Hydraulics (South Sulawesi Bugis)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2015Open source

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The Ifugao terraces dated: rethinking the 2000-year myth

S. Acabado · 2014 · Antiquity

Banaue Hydraulic Terraces North Cluster (Cambulo–Batad North Extension)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2014Open source

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Assyria and the Medes

K. Radner · 2013 · Oxford Handbook of Ancient Iran

Nush-i Jan Median Dam and Reservoir (Malayer Valley Cistern)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2013Open source

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Irish bog trackways Late Bronze Age

C. Moore · 2011 · Journal Irish Archaeology

Corduff Bog Trackway C (Corduff–Eglish Late Bronze Age Causeway)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2011Open source

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Wadi Abbadi Eastern Desert road

E. Bloxam, T. Heldal · 2010 · Journal of Egyptian Archaeology

Wadi Abbadi Ancient Canal & Desert Road Canalization (Eastern Desert)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2010Open source

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Severn Mesolithic footprints Goldcliff

M. Bell · 2007 · Antiquity

Goldcliff Severn Estuary Trackway Group 2 (Second Intertidal Footway)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2007Open source

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Urban and hydraulic complex of Angkor

C. Pottier · 2004 · Bulletin EFEO

Eastern cascade 3 reservoirs

Angkor Eastern Baray Cascade & Preah Thkol Extension (East Baray Satellite)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2004Open source

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Thorsberg Moor votive deposits

M. Parker Pearson · 1997 · Journal European Archaeology

Hüetberg (Hüttemoor) Plankway & Linear Track (Schleswig Bog Causeway)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1997Open source

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Enez Krno et les sites de tourbière armoricains

J. Gomez de Soto · 1994 · Bulletin SPF

Enez Krno Bog Causeway (Île aux Moines–Medreac Moor, Brittany)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1994Open source

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Kyzyl-Tobe Sarmatian priestess

Z. Samashev · 1993 · Kazakh Archaeology

Kyzyl-Tobe Kurgan Outpost (Aktobe Uil River Frontier)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1993Open source

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The Nile Delta apex hydrology

R. Said · 1993 · Cairo Geology

Minufiyya Basin Canal & Dyke System (Nile Delta Apex Margins)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1993Open source

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Mousa South: second broch on the isle

B. Smith · 1985 · Proc Soc Antiq Scot

Mousa South Broch & Iron Age Village Extension (South Mousa Shore)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1985Open source

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Sadd el-Kafara: the world's oldest dam

G. Garbrecht · 1985 · Journal Dam Research

Sadd el-Kafara South Auxiliary Dam (Wadi Garawi South Bank)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1985Open source

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