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Ancient African Metallurgy: The Sociocultural Context

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Gold. Copper. Iron. Metal working in Africa has been teh subject of both public lore and extensive archaeological investigation. Here, four of the leading contemporary researchers on this topic attempt to provide a complete synthesis of current debates and understandings: Where how and when was metal first introduced to the continent? How were iron and copper tools, implements, and objects used in everyday life, in trade, in political and cultural contexts? What rol… More >>

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