Rop rock shelter

Historical Site

Archaeological site on the Jos Plateau of Nigeria

The Rop rock shelter is an archaeological site on the Jos Plateau of Nigeria. There are two layers containing artifacts. The first holds large scrapers and backed crescent-shaped stone tools. The later (upper) layer is about 2000 years old, and contains backed microlithic tools and pottery. The shelter is about 50km south of Jos.

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