settling in Androy only several centuries ago. There is also evidence of "pre-Tandroy" inhabitants from as far back as the 11th and 12th centuries. For a timeline of the history of Androy, see below. Additional Information Antandroy Archaeology Forests Maps Mining Coal - Tsavorite - Initially found in Gogogo and more recently in Behara. NGOs Tourism Weather Timeline [much of the below information from Mike Parker Pearson et al. See References below.] 10th to 13th Centuries -possible evidence of human consumption of Aepyornis eggs near Talaky at the Manambovo rivermouth -Manda ("enclosure") Civilization, which arose in the 10th Century and fell in the 13th, had towns near Bekily and Bekitro, Andaro on a tributary of the Linta near Fotadrevo, east of Lanany river's junction with the Manambovo, west of Vohimena, north of Vohipary and at Bebajine. Based on archeological finds, several of these towns appear to have been involved in trade by sea with Zimbabwe, Mozambique and the Swahili Coast (sites of "pre-Tandroy" inhabitants identified by stone-and earth-walled enclosures). 14th to 15th Centuries - population in Androy fell dramatically, as did imports, with most settlements located for defense of villagers (one of the largest at that time, Ampahijoloke, was defended on three sides by river cliffs). 16th Century - Royal center of the Andriamanare (Zafimanara), Tandroy's royal clan/dynasty (who dominated Androy till the 18th century), at Ampotake. There were also royal centers located in Montefeno and Anjampanorora (25 km south of Ambaro). - beginning of expansion of the Antandroy kingdom 1529 - July 28,East of False Cape,Manambovo River mouth. Landing of Raoul and Jean Parmentier, captains of le Sacre and la Pensée ships. 17th Century 1648 - Étienne de Flacourt reaches the Mandrare river and carves two words on a stone: "Cave Incolas". 1649 - Ancient royal settlement at Montefeno, ruled by King Andrianmififarivo, king of Ampatres, was visited by soldiers sent by Governor Étienne de Flacourt from Fort Dauphin). late 1600s - King Andrianjoma, who lived near Ambaro, became the founding ancestor of the Tekonda line of Andriamañare. 18th Century early 1700s - Menarandra area of southwestern Androy annexed by Maroserana dynasty 1703 - Shipwreck of the Degrave, an English East Indiaman, at Belitsaky (25 km from Ambovombe?). Robert Drury (sailor) visited the royal capital of Fenoarivo (Ambaro) shortly thereafter. His crew is massacred by the Antandroy and he is kept as a slave till 1709. [For more information