Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa’s past
Archaeologist Tim Forssman explores the evolution of African archaeology, categorizing the discipline into four distinct phases from the colonial era to the present. The book examines how changing political and scientific contexts have fundamentally altered how researchers interpret the continent's history.
Benin bronzes collected by the British when they raided and destroyed Benin City in 1897. Wikimedia Commons , CC BY Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa’s past Published: August 11, 2026 10:13am EDT https://theconversation.com/archaeology-has-evolved-four-eras-of-understanding-africas-past-287886 https://theconversation.com/archaeology-has-evolved-four-eras-of-understanding-africas-past-287886 Link copied Share article Share article
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