essay

Identifying early farming traditions of west Africa

archaeology of africa: food, metals, and towns • London • Published In 1993 • Pages: 240-254

By: Andah, Bassey W..

Abstract
This study looks to the ethnographic record to understand the social aspects and environmental requirements of food production in West Africa, formulating questions to address archaeologically. The types of crops that formed the basis of Neolithic subsistence—root crops like yams, grains (rice, sorghum, millet), and tree crops—produced distinct artifact complexes for cultivating each in its best-suited environment. The implications for the archaeological record are discussed.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Flora
Historical reconstruction
Cultural participation
Agriculture
tradition
West African Neolithic
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2021
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
4000-2000 BP
Coverage Place
West Africa
Notes
Bassey W. Andah
LCCN
92013921
LCSH
West African Neolithic