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The investigation of past cultures of Africa through the study and scientific analysis of material remains (i.e., osteological, artifactual, architectural, etc.).

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Resources in This Category

• Africa Rock Art Archives

  http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/africa/
  Provides articles on the paintings and engravings found at various locations on the continent.

• African Archaeology - the World Wide Web Virtual Library

  http://www.african-archaeology.net/
  Offers links to field data, documentation, networking, institutions, universities, and SAFA, the Society of Africanist Archaeologists.

• African Rock Art

  http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/rock/hd_rock.htm
  Article on the rock paintings and engravings found all over the continent which are Africa's oldest continuously practiced art form.

• Apollo 11 (25,500–23,500 BC) and Wonderwerk (8000 BC) Cave Stones

  http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/apol/hd_apol.htm
  Provides information on paintings from these two locations which have been found by radio-carbon dating to be some of the oldest art in Africa.

• Donkey Domestication Began in Africa

  http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn6032
  Article discusses the origin of the donkey's domestication. From New Scientist.

• How did early humans first leave Africa?

  http://www.nbcnews.com/id/7835657/
  AP research article suggests coastal route for first humans migrating from Africa.

• The Sasanians in Africa

  http://www.transoxiana.com.ar/0104/sasanians.html
  Discusses the history of late Sasanian Persia's encounters with the African people. Includes images and bibliography.

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