Domestic animals from archaeological sites in Central and west-central Africa

Information on the presence and propagation of domestic animals in Central Africa is scanty. This is a combined result of the few excavations carried out thus far, and the poor chances for preservation of bone in this region. The acidity of the soils, particularly in forested regions, is responsible for the low survival chances of faunal remains. The paucity of sites with fauna is clearly illustrated on Figure 9.1 which indicates both Iron Age and Stone Age sites in the region under consideration.