The dry far south.
At Andranosoa in the Manambovo valley a settlement of about 30 hectares, partly bounded by dry-stone embankments, was occupied about 1180-1300 (radiocarbon) by herders and foragers who kept sheep, goats and cattle and hunted creatures now extinct; a concentration of iron, imports and cattle bone in one part suggests a wealthier household, the clearest hint of rank in Madagascar at this date. Talaky near the river mouth was a fishing camp about 1250. The Antandroy of later centuries are not yet a people of record.
Who holds it
- Title
- Herding households (one wealthier household at Andranosoa)
- Since
- Not pinned
- Confidence
- low
How things stand that morning
Andranosoa occupied; independent herders.
Assemblies
Not known; the archaeology suggests some wealth differences.
What the year holds
What happened next, if nothing in play changes it. Each event carries what it depends on and what would stop it.
- Through 1200No dated event is known.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: Excavation with radiocarbon dates (Heurtebize, Dewar and Wright).
On the map: Drawn from modern language areas, physical geography and a few dated sites; the 1200 extent is a rough guess.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.