Cultures villageoises du sud-est mauritanien : Néolithique récent de Tichitt (4200/2500 B.P.) et post-néolithique

A recent study sheds light on the enigmatic Tichitt Neolithic Culture (CNT) in southeastern Mauritania, revealing its unique village structure and societal organization. The research confirms that the CNT emerged around 4200 B.P., coinciding with a prolonged arid phase that drove populations southward from uncertain origins. While the culture's general chronology and lifestyle are well-documented, this study addresses gaps in understanding its later phases, including shifts in population centers towards the Tagant region and the southern Sahara, where favorable climates sustained prosperity. It also explores the roles of agriculture, metallurgy, and trade, particularly with the Niger Inner Delta, as well as the influence of Berber migrations from the north during the late Neolithic period. The study employs a combination of archaeological evidence, chronological analysis, and environmental reconstructions to unravel the complexities of this vast cultural ensemble.

Vernet, R. (2026). Cultures villageoises du sud-est mauritanien : Néolithique récent de Tichitt (4200/2500 B.P.) et post-néolithique. Ikosim, n° 12(1), 7–33. https://doi.org/10.3917/ikos.012.0007