Senegambian stone circles

The Senegambian stone circles, located in the Gambia and central Senegal, form the largest concentration of stone circles worldwide. Spanning an area of 30,000 square kilometers, they include more than 1,000 stone circles and associated burial mounds, illustrating a sacred landscape used over a millennium and a half. The circles, primarily made of laterite, were constructed between the 3rd century BCE and the 16th century CE, pointing to a highly organized society adept in quarrying and construction. The site includes significant locations such as Wassu, Kerr Batch, Wanar, and Sine Ngayène, each with distinct historical timelines and archaeological features. These circles served both as burial sites and as centers for ritual activity, reflecting the cultural and societal complexities of the region's ancient communities.