Stone Circles of Senegambia
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The Stone Circles of Senegambia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gambia and Senegal, recognized in 2006, are over 1,000 megalithic circles across four sites, built between the 3rd century BCE and 16th century CE. Featuring laterite stone pillars arranged in rings, often near burial mounds, they reflect a mysterious ancient tradition of West African communities. This transnational site showcases the region’s archaeological heritage, offering a glimpse into a lost culture’s rituals and engineering skills.