This event is in the past.It took place on June 10, 2026 at Musée de l'Homme.
Educational TalkEducational TalkAnthropologist Vincent Battesti unpacks whether an oasis can be domesticated, drawing on decades of fieldwork in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. A thoughtful hour contemplating how humans and desert ecosystems have shaped each other for millennia.
Academic lecture
Anthropology focus
Desert ecosystems
Free with admission
Tips
🌴Ask about the date palm domestication story
📚Researcher has worked across North Africa & Middle East
Peut-on domestiquer une oasis ?
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Educational TalkEducational TalkAnthropologist Vincent Battesti unpacks whether an oasis can be domesticated, drawing on decades of fieldwork in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. A thoughtful hour contemplating how humans and desert ecosystems have shaped each other for millennia.
Academic lecture
Anthropology focus
Desert ecosystems
Free with admission
Tips
🌴Ask about the date palm domestication story
📚Researcher has worked across North Africa & Middle East
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