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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Esh Shaheinab is a significant archaeological site located about 50 km north of Omdurman on the west bank of the Nile in Sudan. Occupied during the early Holocene, it showcases a sequence of cultural phases including the Early Khartoum, Neolithic, and Late Neolithic periods. The site is renowned for its diverse pottery traditions, which include distinctive dotted-wavy line patterns. These ceramics reflect the adaptive strategies of semi-sedentary hunter-gatherers transitioning slowly towards pastoralism. The site also provides evidence of a shift in subsistence practices characterized by the increasing importance of domesticated animals. Esh Shaheinab's stratigraphy reveals its transformation into a burial ground during the Late Neolithic, highlighting shifts in cultural and social practices. The site offers crucial insights into the prehistoric life and technological advancements of central Sudanese communities.
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