Historical Archaeology in Nigeria
Author | : Kit W. Wesler |
Publisher | : Africa World Press |
Total Pages | : 380 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : 086543610X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780865436107 |
Rating | : 4/5 (107 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Historical Archaeology in Nigeria by : Kit W. Wesler
Download or read book Historical Archaeology in Nigeria written by Kit W. Wesler and published by Africa World Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The case studies included in this collection range from the coast of Lagos State, through the Yoruba inland, once dominated by Oyo and Ibadan, to Benin City, seat of the great pre-colonial empire, north to Zungeru, seat of colonial administration under Lord Lugard, and the Jos Plateau, homeland of the Ron; and south again to the Niger Delta, where the Nigerian people first began their historic interaction with Portuguese explorers.