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Ancient sites in W National Park

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Ancient sites in W National Park

Ancient Sites in W National Park is a group of prehistoric archaeological sites located along the Mékrou River in W National Park in Tillabéri Region, Niger. The ancient archaeological sites discovered in the park provide a representation of all ancient historical periods, within a long and uninterrupted sequence from the Acheulean period in the Lower Paleolithic period, through the Neolithic age, and up to the appearance of iron metallurgy. From the archaeological point of view, the region testifies to the presence of a large prehistoric settlement and many historical settlements. Among the most important sites there are Bossia, Gambou, Sakala Gonga, and others.

Site Information

Country: Niger

District: Tillabéri Region

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: Prehistory

Oldest Culture: Lower Paleolithic

Later Cultures: Mixed

Site Features: Mixed Monuments


UNESCO Tentative List

Official Name: W National Park, Archaeological Sites

Date of Submission: 2006

Exact Location

Elevation: 261 m

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