book chapter

Early farmers

African archaeologyCambridge, UkPublished In 2005 • Pages: 165-213

By: Phillipson, D. W..

Abstract
This is an overview of some of the first farmers and herders in Africa north of the equator. The author discusses where indigenous plants and animals were first domesticated, and which ones were introduced from outside Africa. Rock art, pottery, and stone tools are part of the discussion.
Subjects
Theoretical orientation in research and its results
Fauna
Flora
Comparative evidence
Acculturation and culture contact
Pastoral activities
Tillage
Cereal agriculture
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
West African Neolithic
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2021
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
7500-2000 BP
Coverage Place
northern Africa
Notes
David W. Phillipson
LCCN
2004049657
LCSH
West African Neolithic