  Location in Egypt | |
| Location | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°05′33″N 32°47′06″E / 24.0925°N 32.785°E |
| History | |
| Periods | Late Paleolithic |
| Site notes | |
| Archaeologists | Wendorf and Schild |
Wadi Kubbaniya is a Late Paleolithic site in Upper Egypt.[1] Archaeologists initially believed that the site held evidence for some of the earliest examples of agriculture.[1] When Wadi Kubbaniya was discovered, there were traces of barley that were originally thought to be evidence of farming. It is now believed that this is most likely not the case. The site has been dated to between 19,000 and 17,000 years ago using radiocarbon dating.[2] This site was a part of a settlement system that people would come back to during its prime seasons of summer and winter.[2]
- ^ a b Hillman, Gordon (1989). Farming and Foraging. 15/17 Broadwick Street, London W1V 1FP, UK: Unwin Hyman Ltd. pp. 207–233. ISBN 0-04-445025-7.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ a b Wendorf, Fred; Schild, Romuald (1989). The Prehistory of Wadi Kubbaniya. Vol. 2. Dallas, Texas: Southern Methodist University Press. pp. 1–8. ISBN 0-87074-290-6.