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Saclo Village Archaeology A collaboration between UC Santa Cruz and the Université d’Abomey-Calavi to explore 1500 years of village life in Bénin, West Africa.

And just like that, the field season is over. What a fantastic group of future archaeologists. We’re honored to have bee...
15/08/2024

And just like that, the field season is over. What a fantastic group of future archaeologists. We’re honored to have been a part of their journey!

Our field season is over and we are back in Cotonou. We were treated to bbq by Brian and Claire Shukan at the US ambassa...
14/08/2024

Our field season is over and we are back in Cotonou. We were treated to bbq by Brian and Claire Shukan at the US ambassador’s residence. A wonderful meal and a great way to wrap up the seasoon.

3D model of our deepest test excavation, Unit 9, which hit 2.86 m!!
11/08/2024

3D model of our deepest test excavation, Unit 9, which hit 2.86 m!!

Last day in the field and its profile drawing time! This one should take a little while!
11/08/2024

Last day in the field and its profile drawing time! This one should take a little while!

Bolu Ajayi is the STP king of Saclo, having dug 133 STPs in 10 days! This data will allow us to model the spatial arrang...
10/08/2024

Bolu Ajayi is the STP king of Saclo, having dug 133 STPs in 10 days! This data will allow us to model the spatial arrangement of settlement features and activities on the Atlantic Era component of the site.

More to***co pipes from Unit 9!
10/08/2024

More to***co pipes from Unit 9!

Elyse found a dog skeleton in her unit today!
10/08/2024

Elyse found a dog skeleton in her unit today!

Deep thoughts in Unit 9 at Saclo.
08/08/2024

Deep thoughts in Unit 9 at Saclo.

Excavations within a small forêt sacrée have identified two small mounds and a ton of tiny iron slag fragments. We proba...
08/08/2024

Excavations within a small forêt sacrée have identified two small mounds and a ton of tiny iron slag fragments. We probably have an iron smithing context dating from around 800-1300 AD.

We are finding a lot of large potsherds in Unit 9. Hopefully starch grain analysis will shed light on diet in the early ...
08/08/2024

We are finding a lot of large potsherds in Unit 9. Hopefully starch grain analysis will shed light on diet in the early 18th century.

Maddy Aubey giving a great talk to our group on her research at Africa Town in Alabama.
07/08/2024

Maddy Aubey giving a great talk to our group on her research at Africa Town in Alabama.

Kris is in the lead for artifact of the season! A massive nearly intact to***co pipe. Possibly 17th century.
06/08/2024

Kris is in the lead for artifact of the season! A massive nearly intact to***co pipe. Possibly 17th century.

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