Book

Archaeology of Gonja, Ghana: excavations at Daboya

University Calgary PressCalgary • Published In 1989 • Pages:

By: Shinnie, P. L., Kense, F. J..

Abstract
This document describes the major excavations at the town of Daboya, dating from the Kintampo Neolithic to the twentieth century, and at another four other sites dating from the last 500 years. During the Kintampo Neolithic, Daboya was a settlement with multiple dwellings. The pottery and its decoration are described in detail, as are other archaeological findings.
Subjects
Identification
Archaeological excavation methods
Dating methods in archaeology
Archaeological survey methods
Ceramic technology
Lithic industries
Settlement patterns
Visual arts
Cultural stratigraphy
Typologies and classifications
tradition
West African Neolithic
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2021
Field Date
1977-1985
Coverage Date
4435-75 BP
Coverage Place
Daboya, North Gonja, Savannah, Ghana
Notes
P. L. Shinnie and F. J. Kense
Includes bibliographical references (p. 363-369) and index
LCCN
92247583
LCSH
West African Neolithic
Iron age--Ghana--Daboya (Northern Region)
Excavations (Archaeology)--Ghana--Daboya (Northern Region)
Gonja (African people)--Antiquities
Daboya (Northern Region, Ghana)--Antiquities