African Archaeological Review is a scholarly journal highlighting the contributions of the African continent to global archaeological studies. Presents new field and laboratory data on all aspects of human experience. Applies anthropological, ethnohistorical, textual, and ethnoarchaeological data in archaeological interpretation. Provides theoretical analysis of the past, from human origins to early technology and the development of social complexity. Offers in-depth analysis of heritage issues and the relevance of archaeology to contemporary African affairs.
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ArcheologyQ1
Archeology (arts and humanities)Q1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
AnthropologyArchaeology
Scopus Categories
Archeology (arts and humanities)Archeology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Archaeology and Rock Art StudiesPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyArchaeology and ancient environmental studiesGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesAfrican history and culture analysisAncient Egypt and ArchaeologyAnthropological Studies and InsightsColonialism, slavery, and tradeArchaeology and Historical StudiesAfrican Studies and Geopolitics