Archaeologists looking at remains of intensive farming on two sites in Roman Libya and Jordan are piecing together the clues to build up a picture of farming life 2,000 years ago. The contrasting way the two sites were managed by Roman powers gives a fascinating insight into how different farming techniques can help us to understand desertification in the past and, in turn, how deserts are created today. Quentin Cooper meets the researchers who are bringing together archaeological and geographical Science.
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