In the region of Kach Kouch in Morocco, the first settlement from the Bronze Age has been discovered. The site is reported to be dated between 2200 and 600 BC.

Scientists from the University of Barcelona announced the discovery of the first settlement area from the Bronze Age in the region of Kach Kouch in Morocco.

The settlement, dated between 2200 and 600 BC, sheds light on early settlements, agriculture, and cultural interactions before the Phoenicians.

Experts noted that while most Bronze Age settlements are documented in European territories, the Maghreb region has long been excluded from these historical narratives despite geographic proximity.

Led by Hamza Benattia Melgarejo from the University of Barcelona, the research team discovered the first Bronze Age settlement in the region, predating the Phoenician era. This discovery is considered to be of great significance in African and Mediterranean history. Melgarejo reported that Kach Kouch, located near the Lau River in the region, about 10 kilometers from the present-day coast and 30 kilometers southeast of the Strait of Gibraltar, covers an area of approximately one hectare.

Melgarejo stated, “Kach Kouch is one of the best-documented examples of continuous settlement in the Maghreb and tells a very different story that has existed for a long time. It shows that local communities were not isolated but rather dynamic and interacting.”

Melgarejo emphasized that the excavations in this area are another step towards correcting historical biases and demonstrating that the Maghreb region was an active participant in the social, cultural, and economic networks of the Mediterranean.