Imagining Aridity

This study challenges conventional perceptions of aridity, revealing that contemporary pastoralists in hyper-arid regions do not perceive their environment as arid. This insight suggests that historical and prehistoric inhabitants likely shared similar perspectives. The research focuses on the Tadrart Acacus massif in southwestern Libya, a sandstone mountain range with distinct eastern and western characteristics due to its longitudinal orientation. By examining human-environment interactions, the study aims to bridge contemporary understandings with past experiences, offering a nuanced perspective on aridity's perception in one of the world's largest deserts.

Biagetti, S., & Chalcraft, J. M. (2016). Imagining Aridity. Imagining Landscapes, 77–96. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315587899-5