Ancient irrigation works in the sanchi area: An archaeological and hydrological investigation

South Asian Studies

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 55-75

  Shaw, Julia ^a   Sutcliffe, John ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

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EID: 85007788644     PISSN: 02666030     EISSN: 21532699     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02666030.2001.9628592     Document Type: Article

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