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The approach of the different remains represents a mine of information for the history of ancient iron production where techniques and rites are intertwined.

— Helen Kiénon-Kaboré

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Ancient iron metallurgy in sub-Saharan Africa has been the focus of interest of several disciplines.

The work is being carried out in collaboration with the universities of Abidjan and Ouagadougou.

On the edge of the modern village of Doumbala lies a large area of metallurgical activity with around fifty slag heaps.

The furnaces belong to two different technical traditions which are also local variants of the two ancient traditions highlighted at Siola (KAN 1 and 2).

Archaeological and historical remains are visible material witnesses of the steel industry. They bear witness to this technical history ranging from the remains of the search for raw materials to the obtaining of finished products.

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