Neolithic and Bronze Age Prehistoric North Africa
some parts of north africa began participate in neolithic revolution in 6th millennium bc, before rapid desertification of sahara around 3500 b.c. resulting changes in tilt of earth s orbit.
clement , fertile conditions during neolithic subpluvial supported increased human settlement of nile valley in egypt, neolithic societies in sudan , throughout present-day sahara. cultures producing rock art (notably @ tassili n ajjer in southeastern algeria) flourished during period. in prehistoric egypt, neolithic settlements appear 6000 bc. oher regions in africa independently developed agriculture @ same time: ethiopian highlands, sahel, , west africa.
the beginning of bronze age in egypt conventionally identified protodynastic period, following neolithic naqada culture 3200 bc.
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