African Archaeology

Research in Africa is now accepted as an integral part of global archaeologicalstudies. As well as providing archaeologists with the oldest material Africais al... » 

Research in Africa is now accepted as an integral part of global archaeologicalstudies. As well as providing archaeologists with the oldest material Africais also widely recognised as the birthplace of modern man and hischaracteristic cultural patterns. Archaeological study of later periodsprovides unique and valuable evidence for the development of African cultureand society while ongoing research in Africa provides insights relevant to theinterpretation of the archaeological record in other parts of the world. Inthis fully revised and expanded edition of his seminal archaeological surveyDavid Phillipson presents a lucid and fully illustrated account of Africanarchaeology from prehistory and the origins of humanity to the age of Europeancolonisation. The work spans the entire continent from the Mediterranean to theCape of Good Hope and demonstrates the relevance of archaeological research tothe understanding of Africa today. «