Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Exploring Cultures
Discover Africa's rich archaeological past and cultural heritage through modern research methods and case studies.
Discover Africa's rich archaeological past and cultural heritage through modern research methods and case studies.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to African archaeology and heritage management. Students will explore the continent's diverse archaeological sites, from early human fossils to ancient civilizations and rock art. The curriculum covers modern archaeological methods, including surveys, archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, and cutting-edge technologies. Participants will learn about heritage management in Africa, sustainable tourism, and community involvement in preservation. Through case studies from Mozambique, Chad, Namibia, and West Africa, students will gain practical insights into ongoing research projects. This course emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and the role of local communities in preserving Africa's cultural heritage.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basics of African archaeology and its unique characteristics
Learn about modern archaeological methods and technologies used in African research
Explore the diverse archaeological sites and cultures across the African continent
Understand the principles of heritage management and its importance in Africa
Analyze case studies from various African countries and research projects
Gain insights into the role of local communities in preserving cultural heritage
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the archaeology and heritage of Africa, covering a wide range of topics from basic archaeological methods to specific case studies across the continent. The curriculum is divided into five modules, starting with an introduction to African archaeology and its unique characteristics. Students will learn about various archaeological techniques, including surveys, archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, and modern technologies used in the field. The course also delves into heritage management, exploring the intrinsic value of heritage and its role in local development and sustainable tourism. The final module presents case studies from different regions of Africa, showcasing ongoing research projects and their methodologies. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research and the importance of community involvement in heritage preservation.
Archaeology and Heritage of Africa
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Introduction
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Introduction to Archaeological Methods
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
Heritage Management
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Case Studies
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Teiduma, Consultancy on Heritage, Culture and Sustainability
Sofia Fonseca is an archaeologist specializing in Egyptology and Cultural Heritage. She is a member of several influential organizations, including the ICOMOS Committee on Cultural Tourism, the EAA Community on Integrating the Management of Archaeological Heritage and Tourism, and the Climate Heritage Network. Sofia is also the founder of Teiduma, a consultancy focused on heritage and culture, and serves as the coordinator of the ONLAAH platform and podcast, which focuses on African Archaeology and Heritage.
German Archaeological Institute (DAI)
Jörg Linstädter is a scholar specializing in Prehistoric Archaeology, Geology, and Egyptology, having studied at the Universities of Berlin and Cologne. His dissertation focused on the Early Neolithic of the Western Mediterranean, particularly the pottery from the site of Hassi Ouenzga in Morocco and its relevance to the Mediterranean Neolithic of North Africa. After a DAAD short-term lectureship at the Universities of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Oxford, he became the Scientific Director of the Commission for Archaeology of Non-European Cultures at the German Archaeological Institute in 2015. He habilitated at the University of Tübingen in 2016 with research on Early and Middle Holocene occupation in Northeastern Morocco and the beginnings of food production. In 2019, he transferred his Venia Legendi to the University of Cologne. In 2022, he was appointed First Director of the Commission for Archaeology of Non-European Cultures at the German Archaeological Institute.
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