The impact of soil as a natural resource on emerging settlements in the steppes of Eurasia
https://doi.org/10.53315/2782-3377-2021-1-1-35-41
Abstract
The article explores the relationship between the development of settlements and their potentially accessible natural resources. Particular emphasis is placed on soil quality as the basis of agricultural practices. Key attention is paid to the study of the Kalmyk steppe between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea in the early Middle Ages, when the first urban settlements appeared in the region. As a comparative material, we used the results of a study of the current state of soils and recent soil degradation processes and the condition of ancient soils, which were stored, for example, in graves (mounds), bollards, or in archaeological conditions.
About the Authors
E. Eckmeier
Ludwig-Maximilians University
Eileen Eckmeier, professor, Department of Geography
M. Ochir-Goryaeva
Kalmyk Scientific Center of the RAS
Maria Ochir-Goryaeva, Dr. Sc. (History), professor, Chief Research Associate
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Eckmeier E., Ochir-Goryaeva M. The impact of soil as a natural resource on emerging settlements in the steppes of Eurasia. Nomadic civilization: historical research. 2021;1(1):35-41. https://doi.org/10.53315/2782-3377-2021-1-1-35-41
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