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Iron Age Gao: an archaeological contribution

Journal of African history38 (1) • Published In 1997 • Pages: 1-30

By: Insoll, Timothy.

Abstract
Surveys and excavations in the Gao region had the goal of finding evidence for the acceptance of Islam and for trans-Saharan and inter-regional trade. Not a site report, this work details the first field season's evidence for occupation in the region, settlement patterns, and the origins and development of the major sites (Gao Ancien and Gao–Saney), as well as for trade and the economy.
Subjects
Cultural participation
Ceramic technology
Settlement patterns
Internal trade
External trade
Inter-ethnic relations
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
West African Regional Development
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2022
Field Date
1993
Coverage Date
700-1400 AD
Coverage Place
Gao region, Mali
Notes
By Timothy Insoll
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
63005723
LCSH
West African Regional Development