book chapter
Early farmers
African archaeology • Cambridge, Uk • Published 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.
- 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