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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    The earliest known civilization to have left clear traces of their presence in the territory of modern Cameroon is known as the Sao civilisation. [6] Known for their elaborate terracotta and bronze artwork and round, walled settlements in the Lake Chad Basin, little else is known with any certainty due to the lack of historical records.The culture possibly arose as early as the fourth century ...
  2. britannica.com

    History of Cameroon, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Cameroon, from the 5th century ce to the present day. Cameroon is located at the junction of western and central Africa. ... British rule was a period of neglect, and this, coupled with the influx of numerous Nigerians, caused great resentment. The old German ...
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    Category: History of Cameroon by period. ... Colonial history of Cameroon (4 C, 2 P) C. Centuries in Cameroon (10 C) D. Decades in Cameroon (26 C) M. Millennia in Cameroon (4 C) Y. Years in Cameroon (8 C, 3 P) This page was last edited on 8 September 2018, at 07:35 (UTC). Text is available under the ...
  5. britannica.com

    5 days agoCameroon - Colonialism, Independence, Unification: From archaeological evidence it is known that humans have inhabited Cameroon for at least 50,000 years, and there is strong evidence of the existence of important kingdoms and states in more recent times. Of these, the most widely known is Sao, which arose in the vicinity of Lake Chad, probably in the 5th century ce. This kingdom reached its ...
  6. thoughtco.com

    In 1884, Germany invaded Cameroon during the so-called "Scramble for Africa," the period of imperialism that saw European countries dominate most of the continent. While the German government substantially improved Cameroon's infrastructure, particularly the railroads, the German's practice of harshly forcing the indigenous peoples to work on the projects against their will proved ...
  7. wikiwand.com

    After a period of internal instability, the center of power shifted to Bornu with its capital at Ngazargamu, in what is now northwestern Nigeria, ... Kingdom on Mount Cameroon: Studies in the history of the Cameroon Coast, 1500-1970 (Berghahn Books, 1996) online. Arnold, Stephen. "Preface to a history of Cameroon literature in English."
  8. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 13, 2024Cameroon, located in Central Africa, has a rich and diverse history influenced by various ethnic groups, European colonization, and post-independence political and social developments. Ancient and Pre-Colonial Period Early Inhabitants: Ethnic Diversity: The area now known as Cameroon has been inhabited for thousands of years by various ethnic groups, including the Baka (Pygmies) in the ...
  9. meetlearn.com

    Cameroon after independence. French Cameroon achieved independence on January 1, 1960 as La Republique du Cameroun. After Guinea, it was the second of France's colonies in Sub-Saharan Africa to become independent. On 21 February 1960, the new nation held a constitutional referendum. On 5 May 1960, Ahmadou Ahidjo became president.
  10. earth-site.co.uk

    May 22, 2024The German colonial period had a profound impact on Cameroon's society and culture. Under German rule, Cameroon experienced rapid economic development. The Germans introduced cash crops such as cocoa and rubber, which transformed the agricultural landscape. ... Cameroon's history is complex and multifaceted, shaped by the rise and fall of ...
  11. en.wikipedia.org

    History of Cameroon by period (5 C) History of Cameroon by topic (6 C, 1 P) * Cameroon history-related lists (10 P) A. History of Ambazonia (2 C, 5 P) Archaeology of Cameroon (1 C, 1 P) Archives in Cameroon (1 C, 1 P) D. Defunct organizations based in Cameroon (2 C) E. Historical events in Cameroon (7 C) K.

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  1. History of Cameroon

    At the crossroads of West Africa and Central Africa, the territory of what is now Cameroon has seen human habitation since some time in the Middle Paleolithic, likely no later than 130,000 years ago. The earliest discovered archaeological evidence of humans dates from around 30,000 years ago at Shum Laka. The Bamenda highlands in western Cameroon near the border with Nigeria are the most likely origin for the Bantu peoples, whose language and culture came to dominate most of central and southern Africa between 1000 BCE and 1000 CE. European traders arrived in the fifteenth century and Cameroon was the exonym given by the Portuguese to the Wouri river, which they called Rio dos Camarões—"river of shrimps" or "shrimp river", referring to the then-abundant Cameroon ghost shrimp. Cameroon was a source of slaves for the slave trade. Wikipedia

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