Stratigraphic and geochronological context of human habitation along the Galana River, Kenya

摘要: Geoarchaeological investigations along the Galana River, eastern Kenya, document a pattern of channel aggradation and then degradation from Middle to Late Holocene. Archaeological occupations at six sites in fluvial terraces ˜100 km stretch River Tsavo East National Park correspond with beginning ca. 6000 years ago. Artifact analyses indicate that inhabitants these utilized ceramics stone tools similar Pastoral Neolithic traditions detected other penecontemporaneous archaeological Africa possessed domesticated cattle 3700 The site occur during this period have dense artifact concentrations predominantly locally procured items. incised after 900 ago there is noticeable paucity material, reflecting more peripatetic lifestyles. This shift settlement may reflect decrease reliance on riverine food sources Holocene, diminished riparian environments associated incision. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.