Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Kissi is an Iron Age archaeological site located in Oudalan Province, Burkina Faso. It is notable for its seven cemeteries, extensive artifacts, and evidence of early iron smelting. The site offers insights into ancient textile production, with clothing made from animal hair and wool, and a rich collection of beads, indicating long-distance trade. The site's ceramics evolved over time, reflecting cultural and technological changes from flat-rimmed bowls to large decorated storage vessels. Analysis of copper artifacts points to trade with Carthage during the Roman Empire, highlighting Kissi's role in Trans-Saharan commerce. The range of grave goods, from beads to daggers, suggests a complex social structure with indications of status differentiation.
Archaeological Features
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Miscellaneous Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Country
- Burkina Faso
- Source
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