Ounjougou

The Ounjougou archaeological site spans ten square kilometers along the Yamé River valley, containing over one hundred distinct excavation locations on the Bandiagara Plateau.

The site reveals continuous human presence from 150,000 years ago, with twenty separate Middle Palaeolithic settlements documented between 70,000 and 25,000 BCE.

Archaeological discoveries at Ounjougou include the earliest pottery found in Africa, marking a significant technological advancement in human civilization.

Research activities at the site operate under the coordination of the University of Geneva's laboratory Archéologie et Peuplement de l'Afrique.

The location contains seven distinct sediment layers that correspond to global climate changes, preserving evidence of human adaptation through different environmental periods.

Inception: 95 century BCE

GPS coordinates: 14.63330,-3.23330

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:31