Gobero

The Gobero archaeological site in the Ténéré desert of Niger is the oldest known graveyard in the Sahara, dating back to approximately 8000 BCE. This site, characterized by its proximity to a former paleolake, offers invaluable insights into how early humans adapted to climatic changes. It is a key location for understanding the Kiffian and Tenerian cultures of the Holocene era. Gobero is comprised of eight sub-sites, with significant funerary and habitation remains primarily found in sites G1, G2, G3, G5, and G8. Phases of occupation include the Kiffian culture's presence during a wet period and the Tenerian culture's later settlement as the climate shifted again. Artifacts like lithics, pottery, and burials provide a detailed view of past human life, highlighting their adaptation strategies in a changing environment.