Colonialism has been a central part of history around the world, differing only in form over time and space. After all, whenever people have moved from one place to another, they have colonised spaces ...
This handbook showcases an Africa-wide compendium of Stone Age archaeological sites and methodological advances that have improved our understanding of hominin lifeways and biogeography in the ...
Key takeaways: Africa and archaeology Big gaps exist in the history of Africa at the time permanent settlements were forming elsewhere around the globe. Advances in East African archaeology document ...
Little Foot, a 3.67 million-year-old human ancestor, is getting a digital facial reconstruction after her skull was crushed ...
Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known human burial in Africa, dating back 78,000 years. Found in the Panga ya ...
SAfA is one of only two archaeology conferences focusing on the archaeology of the African continent. William & Mary faculty, students, and alumni played a leading role in it this year. From June 1 st ...
Although undated, the archaeological context provides a reliable timeframe. Coins minted during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Murad IV (1623–1640) were found in the same room, placing their creation ...
Reviewed by Peter Mitchell in Journal of African history (Cambridge, England) 49 (3) 2008, pages 475-476 (DT1.J858 AFA). Pathways in the archaeology of transatlantic Africa / Akinwumi Ogundiran and ...
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This field synthesises findings from diverse regions, revealing the complex trajectories of cultural evolution and human adaptation. In Asia, archaeological investigations using remote sensing, LiDAR ...
The spider-shaped sword ornament was created in Ghana in the 19th century and was passed down in a Texas family for ...
Sites and artifacts are revealing clues to the continent’s recent history. An archaeologist explains the findings and threats to this heritage Amber Dance, Knowable Magazine Big gaps exist in the ...