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Subsistence patterns of the Dhar Tichitt Neolithic, Mauritania

African archaeological review • 3 • Published In 1985 • Pages: 151-162

By: Holl, Augustin.

Abstract

The author describes the environment and the environmental constraints of the Dhar Tichitt region for the Neolithic population. Subsistence, settlement, land use, and the people's annual cycle are covered.

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Western Africa

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2021

Field Date

1980, 1981

Coverage Date

4100-2065 BP

Coverage Place

Dhar Tichitt escarpment, Tichitt, Tagant, Mauritania

Notes

Augustin Holl

Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-162)

LCCN

84650500

LCSH

West African Neolithic