…LATEST ARCHEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY IN IFÈ:
If̬ РSungbo Archeological Project: Episode 3
ArcheoBotanical Studies have shown that Sorghum, Wheat, Cotton were cultivated in Ifè around circa 1200 A.D.
Sorghum was expected as it’s indigenous to west Africa and has been around since 3000-2000 BC, however, Wheat and cotton were a little bit of surprise.
Cotton was dated to 11th-12th Century and early for such a highly forested area of Ifè and speaks of thriving textile industry that dates back.
The Wheat has been the most exciting find, research report will soon be published in coming months.
The Wheat collection from Ifè is largest in whole of Sub Saharan Africa and dated to 12th-13th century.
Wheat is a big surprise because it’s not a crop that grows around Ifè today, Ifè is too Humid and Wheat is a Temperate Crop.
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