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Samba Yaye’s Tata: Archaeology and History of an Endogenous Fortification in Eastern Senegal

Published:2023-11-13 Issue: Volume: Page:1-20
ISSN:1612-1651
Container-title:Journal of African Archaeology
language:
Short-container-title:J. African Arch.

Author:

Aymeric-Nsangou Jacques¹²^ORCID,Loukou Yao Serge Bonaventure³^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba https://dx.doi.org/194379 Fletcher Argue Building 432, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 5V5 Canada

2. Deutsches Historisches Institut in Rom / Villa I Tatti Harvard University Center Via di Vincigliata 26, 50135 Florence Italy

3. Department of History, Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) https://dx.doi.org/89230 BP 5005, Dakar Senegal

Abstract

Abstract In West Africa, research has brought to light the remains of endogenous fortifications, some of which are called tata, built by West African communities during the last centuries of our era. Despite their importance, tata are generally examined only from a historical perspective or approached as components of global facts rather than as an object of study by themselves. As a result, little is known about the structures themselves and their roles in local history. This paper is an archaeological and historical study of a tata in Senegal. We first have a brief knowledge review of tata in the area where the fortifications are known under this name. Then, we present the archaeological and historical study of the tata of Samba Yaye. Finally, we discuss the causes and some technical aspects of the construction of the Samba Yaye tata, while integrating this site into the chrono-cultural sequence of the region.

Funder

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung

Publisher

Brill

Subject

Archeology,History,Visual Arts and Performing Arts,Cultural Studies,Archeology

Link

https://brill.com/downloadpdf/journals/jaa/aop/article-10.1163-21915784-bja10029/article-10.1163-21915784-bja10029.xml

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