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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- African Archaeology - the World Wide Web Virtual Library Offers links to field data, documentation, networking, institutions, universities, and SAFA, the Society of Africanist Archaeologists.
- The Sasanians in Africa Discusses the history of late Sasanian Persia's encounters with the African people. Includes images and bibliography.
- Donkey Domestication Began in Africa Article discusses the origin of the donkey's domestication. From New Scientist.
- African Rock Art 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 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.
- Africa Rock Art Archives Provides articles on the paintings and engravings found at various locations on the continent.
- How did early humans first leave Africa? AP research article suggests coastal route for first humans migrating from Africa.