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Iron Age Gao

Journal of African history • 38 • Published In 1997 • Pages: 1-30

By: Insoll, Timothy.

Abstract

Based on Insoll's field work in the Gao region of Mali in 1993, this article attempts to reconstruct the origins and development of the area using archaeological evidence rather than historical sources in Arabic or locally written chronicles which provide detailed but often contradictory descriptions of Gao (p. 4). The author describes several archaeological sites in the region which fall within the Iron Age focus of this file (i.e., 2500 B.P.-1200 B.P.), these being Koima, Gadei, and the very earliest period of Gao Ancien. Data dealing with the trans-Saharan trade and medieval Gao, which lie outside the time focus of this file, have not been indexed for OCM (Outline of Cultural Materials) codes.

HRAF PubDate

2002

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Western Africa

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 2001

Field Date

1993

Coverage Date

2500 BP- 1200 BP

Coverage Place

Gao region, Mali

Notes

Timothy Insoll

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

63005723

LCSH

Iron Age--Africa