Central African Republic - The paleo-metallurgical sites of Bangui

Created on July 24, 1889, the city of Bangui is very well known through the various historical testimonies (cities, buildings, roads, ...). The archaeological survey carried out in the city of Bangui has revealed twenty six (26) deposits of the Iron Age such Plateau-Cattin, Ngola, Ndrès, Pendèrè-Senguè. Among these deposits, that of Pendèrè-Senguè has been the subject of a thorough study. This site is easy to access. It is located approximately 800m from Independence Avenue, at the PK 9 point, in the Gobongo district and is located in a sort of island formed by the confluence of the waters of the Ngongonon marigot and that of the source. pendere-Senge. Five important points were noticed in the chain of operation. Spatially, they present themselves by a distribution of central activities surrounded by secondary occupations. In fact, for example, reduction slags are observed at one place and near them, and are distinguished from ceramic shards in association with other artefacts.