This book elaborates on the Khazan ecosystems of Goa, India. Khazans are human-managed ecosystems, which are reclaimed from coastal wetlands, salt marshes and mangrove areas, where tidal influence is regulated through a highly structured system of dykes, canals, furrows, and sluice gates using resources that are amply available locally. Khazan ecosystems are marvels of tribal engineering. They are a simple architectural design, which operate at a very low running cost using tidal, hydro, and solar energy. The design contributes to a highly complex but eco-friendly...
This book elaborates on the Khazan ecosystems of Goa, India. Khazans are human-managed ecosystems, which are reclaimed from coastal w...
This book elaborates on the Khazan ecosystems of Goa, India. They are endemic and heritage ecosystems of Goa and ultimately reservoirs of history and heritage.Using the example of the Khazan lands, the book analyzes and comments on traditional ecological knowledge and indigenous technology.
This book elaborates on the Khazan ecosystems of Goa, India. They are endemic and heritage ecosystems of Goa and ultimately reservoirs of history and ...
Therefore, in addition to the classification and identification of shells, the book also addresses aspects including the shell art and shell craft of Goa, the importance of shells, and literary works related to shells and their writers.
Therefore, in addition to the classification and identification of shells, the book also addresses aspects including the shell art and shell craft of ...
