This handbook is the first comprehensive overview of the field of satellite remote sensing for
archaeology and how it can be applied to ongoing archaeological fieldwork projects across …

Abstract The Gulf and Red Sea possess diverse coastal and marine environments that
support rapidly expanding mass tourism. Despite the associated environmental risks, there …

The coral-reef system fronting most of the coastline of the Red Sea provides natural
protection to the aquatic system. Its pronounced morphologic features protect coastal …

Using a variety of types of satellite imagery (SPOT, Corona, Landsat, and Quickbird) and
concentrating on archaeological sites in the Egyptian floodplain, this paper proposes …

The Sinai Peninsula is one of the most important tourists' magnets for the sacred Shrines (St
Katherine Monastery) and ecologically-valued landmarks (the coral of Aqaba). The most …

Questions relating to social interaction and individual experience are at the heart of all work
on ancient societies and material culture, from history and geography to linguistics and …

The Red Sea coast of Egypt has seen major resort facilities created over the last 20 years.
Improper designs and non-environmentally friendly sea shore recreation facilities have been …

Water is a multi-dimensional issue and a prerequisite for achieving human security, from the
individual to the international level. The Nile River has long been a crucial component of …

The island of Abu Minqar is located near the mouth of the Gulf of Suez of the Red Sea and it
is the only island in the area with rich stands of Avicennia marina mangrove. The island is …

Abstract Knowledge and detecting impacts of human activities on the coastal ecosystem is
an essential management requirement and also very important for future and proper …