Can GIS-based Solutions Help Africans Understand their History?

This article discusses how GIS has been used to explore the continent’s past to unlock new information leading to a transformative development and proffering value for the future.

Not understanding the layout of specific environs or their inhabitants’ ways of life can disrupt one’s identity or confuse settlers on how to navigate an area properly. This is where archaeology becomes effective as it offers a unique perspective on human history and culture to monitor changes, seeking patterns and explanations. In addition, studying previous...

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