Capsian culture flourishes in modern-day Tunisia
The Capsian culture was a Mesolithic and Neolithic culture centered in the Maghreb that lasted from about 8,000 to 2,700 B.C.E.
North Africa
Humans in Ancient Morocco manufacture jewelry for first time
The first intentional creation of jewelry in ancient human history was a profound moment. This was not about utility, but about symbolic communication and identity. The production of standardized shell beads, such as those possibly originating in Morocco, required advanced motor skills and intentional manufacture. This innovation created durable social markers, which strengthened communal identity and facilitated early, long-distance trade networks.