Ancient means of transportation employed by Africans before Westernization

Litters

Litters, like palanquins, are wheelless vehicles that are carried by humans. There are different types of litters around the world and records showed that ancient Egyptian pharaohs were carried in litters that were in the form of chairs.

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In West Africa, they had a sling-type litter that was carried on the head. This was used even during colonization until cars were introduced.

German colonial lord carried by Togolese locals