Humans have inhabited present-day Niger since prehistoric times, with evidence of early activity dating back 60,000 years. The region hosted ancient rock carvings and pastoral communities from 7,000 BCE. Once fertile, it supported large settlements and cattle herding until the climate became arid around 2500 BCE. By the 5th century BCE, Niger was part of trans-Saharan trade routes connecting West African empires to the Mediterranean.
Humans have inhabited present-day Niger since prehistoric times, with evidence of early activity dating back 60,000 years. The region hosted ancient rock carvings and pastoral communities from 7,000 BCE. Once fertile, it supported large settlements and cattle herding until the climate became arid around 2500 BCE. By the 5th century BCE, Niger was part of trans-Saharan trade routes connecting West African empires to the Mediterranean.
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