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Intensification in the West African Late Stone Age: a view from central Ghana

archaeology of africa: food, metals and townsLondonPublished In 1993 • Pages: 261-273

By: Stahl, Ann Brower.

Abstract
In this document, preceramic and ceramic Late Stone Age sites throughout West Africa are compared to Kintampo Neolithic sites in order to understand the range of economic changes that occurred during the adoption of food production. The author focuses on settlement pattern, ceramics, food production, and exotic material procurement.
Subjects
Identification
Sociocultural trends
Annual cycle
Diet
Ceramic technology
Lithic industries
Settlement patterns
Internal trade
Visual arts
Chronologies and culture sequences
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
6000-2000 BP
Coverage Place
West Africa
Notes
Ann Brower Stahl
LCCN
92013921
LCSH
West African Neolithic