Cattle pastoralism is an important trait of African cultures. Ethnographic studies describe the
central role played by domestic cattle within many societies, highlighting its social and
ideological value well beyond its mere function as 'walking larder'. Historical depth of this
African legacy has been repeatedly assessed in an archaeological perspective, mostly
emphasizing a continental vision. Nevertheless, in-depth site-specific studies, with a few
exceptions, are lacking. Despite the long tradition of a multi-disciplinary approach to the …

Cattle pastoralism is an important trait of African cultures. Ethnographic studies describe the
central role played by domestic cattle within many societies, highlighting its social and
ideological value well beyond its mere function as 'walking larder'. Historical depth of this
African legacy has been repeatedly assessed in an archaeological perspective, mostly
emphasizing a continental vision. Nevertheless, in-depth site-specific studies, with a few
exceptions, are lacking. Despite the long tradition of a multi-disciplinary approach to the …