Unearthing the past: Tracing Settlement Continuity in Dutsen Kura Hill, Central Nigeria.

Summary

This is an abstract from the "SAA 2024: Individual Abstracts" session, at the 89th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

This paper reports the possibility of the settlement continuity from the Later Stone Age (LSA) to the present in Dutsen Kura on the Jos Plateau, Central Nigeria. Archaeological survey and preliminary excavation at Dutsen Kura reveal fascinating results that suggest a continuous Later Stone Age occupation and a transition from stone working population to ceramic use. Our Multidisciplinary approach combines systematic archaeological surveys, oral accounts, and excavations. Previous investigations have already unveiled critical insights into the rich history of this region. Evidence of early human habitation and a remarkable cultural transition during the LSA has emerged, shedding light on the complex dynamics of this ancient society. The excavation and analysis of artifacts, supported by GIS technology, have revealed settlement patterns and human-environment interactions that provide a deeper understanding of the region's past, enriching our understanding of the daily lives, beliefs, and traditions of the people who once inhabited Dutsen Kura Hill.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• SAA 2024: Individual Abstracts   •
• Society for American Archaeology 89th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (2024)

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Abstract Id(s): 39211.0