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West African Early Towns: Archaeology of Households in Urban Landscapes (Anthropological Papers (Univ of Michigan, Museum of Anthropology))
West African Early Towns Archaeology of Households in Urban Landscapes - Anthropological Papers Univ of Michigan, Museum of Anthropology Author:Augustin Holl West African Awdaghost (Tegdaoust) emerged as a vital medieval trade center before its decline in the sixteenth century AD. Extensively excavated, and accompanied by a large body of published material, Awdaghost provides a unique opportunity for the application of household archaeology to a West African settlement. By examining the building sequ... more »ences of the habitation complexes, with their evolving space allocations, this monograph demonstrates how the household units in Awdaghost reflect fluctuating social organization and economic conditions.« less