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Meroitic iron working

Published by Eme Efiowan Orlu

The role of Meroe as a centre of dispersal of the techniques of iron working through Africa has become considered with greater care. This paper attempts to summarize earlier knowledge, to describe what the recent excavations at Meroe have found that is relevant to the theme, and to make some tentative assessment of evidence for the origins of iron working in the African continent. Discussion (p. 43-49), fig. (See also the next paper by R.F. TYLECOTE, ‘Metal working at Meroe, Sudan’, p. 29-42).

Title: Meroitic iron working
Authors: Shinnie, P.L.
Kense, F.J.
Book title: Meroitic studies; proceedings of the 3rd international Meroitic conference, Toronto 1977 / ed. by N.B. Millet and A.L. Kelley
Year: 1982
Pages: 17-28
Language: English
Geographic term: Sudan
Abstract: The role of Meroe as a centre of dispersal of the techniques of iron working through Africa has become considered with greater care. This paper attempts to summarize earlier knowledge, to describe what the recent excavations at Meroe have found that is relevant to the theme, and to make some tentative assessment of evidence for the origins of iron working in the African continent. Discussion (p. 43-49), fig. (See also the next paper by R.F. TYLECOTE, ‘Metal working at Meroe, Sudan’, p. 29-42).

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