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Holocene Palaeoclimates of Africa

African archaeological review14 (4) • Published In 1997 • Pages: 213-230

By: Hassan, Fekri A..

Abstract
The author provides a continent-wide overview of the paleoclimate of Holocene Africa. The data indicate a remarkable coherence in regional climatic regimes, including variations in rainfall (e.g. a drought in the Sahel leads to a drought along the Nile).
Subjects
Climate
tradition
West African Late Stone Age
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2020
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
12,000-2000 BP
Coverage Place
Africa
Notes
Fekri A. Hassan
Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-230)
LCCN
84650500
LCSH
West African Late Stone Age