Energetics Study At Adulis Chapter 3:A study aimed at determining whether the ancient city of Adulis functioned as an independent economic center or merely a periphery of the Aksumite world. The methodology relies heavily on energetics studies, which quantify the labor time (Person-Days) invested in construction to deduce household wealth and social stratification. Researchers utilized advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to calculate the complex volumetric data of thirty-nine structures built using the site’s unique Graduated Masonry technique, which employed three distinct wall grades (A, B, and C) to communicate status. The analysis confirms a sharp difference in effort between large public structures (temples and the Court House) and private residences, reflecting mandatory community labor obligations. Ultimately, the data demonstrates a continuous, multi-tiered hierarchy of wealth spanning elite, middle, and lower classes, leading to the conclusion that Adulis was a significant center rather than a mere outpost.

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