Kintampo Complex

The Kintampo Complex is one of West Africa's most significant archaeological sites, providing evidence of the earliest agricultural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The finds date from approximately 2500 to 1500 BC and mark the transition from hunter-gatherer cultures to sedentary farming societies. Archaeologists have discovered characteristic polished stone axes, terracotta figurines, and the earliest evidence of the cultivation of cowpeas and the rearing of domestic animals like sheep and goats. This prehistoric culture was technically advanced, producing elaborate pottery with punctate and incised decorations. The site provides crucial insights into the development of sedentary life and technological innovation by the early inhabitants of present-day Ghana. The Kintampo Complex highlights the region's role as an early center of civilization, long before the rise of the more well-known Ashanti or Akan kingdoms. The discoveries here are fundamental to understanding the history of human settlement and the agricultural revolution on the African continent.

Nearby cities

Techiman

Techiman is a prominent trading center and the capital of the Bono East Region.

Kintampo

Kintampo is the geographical center of Ghana, famous for its waterfalls and cultural diversity.

Nkoranza

Nkoranza is a significant agricultural center in the Bono East Region.

Wenchi

Wenchi is an important historical town in the Bono Region and a center of traditional weaving.

Nature

Bui Reservoir

An artificial lake created by the Bui hydropower project.

More places

Kintampo Plateau

A transition zone between forest and savanna.

Bono Manso

The center of the ancient Bono State, recognized for its complex trade networks before the rise of the Ashanti.

Bui Gorge

A gorge formed by the Black Volta.

Begho Ancient City

One of the most important trade centers in pre-colonial Ghana, serving as a connector between forest and savannah.

Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

A sacred site where monkeys roam freely.