Jenne-jeno=one of the oldest "urbanized" civilizations.
Jenne Jeno is located in Mali.
Jenne-Jeno is located near the Chad Lakes, North of the Red Sea.
cuz he was a human.
3rd century BCE
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boats and fish bones
Cities did not exist in West Africa until outsiders came in.
Jenne-Jeno's location along the Niger River allowed it to thrive as a trading hub, connecting different regions and facilitating the exchange of goods. Its strategic position also enabled it to control trade routes and attract merchants, leading to its growth as a large city.
Archaeological excavations at Jenne-jeno revealed evidence of a sophisticated urban center in ancient West Africa. Findings included evidence of iron smelting, pottery production, agriculture, and a complex social structure with evidence of trade networks. This suggests that Jenne-jeno was a thriving hub of economic, cultural, and technological activity in the region.
It was located at an ideal spot for farming, fishing and trade. The people of Jenne-jeno traded their surplus goods and many people came there to trade. The blacksmiths were very highly valued and people came to watch them work with iron.
because it had a lot of good c:
It was near the trading routes, also it had a lot of fertile land for farming and domesticating animals.