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NEW: Echoes in Stone: The Architectural Marvel of Great Zimbabwe
At the heart of Great Zimbabwe was a fortress built with large, heavy stones. The first building
erected in the fortress was called the Acropolis and dominated the city’s hilltop. Excavations and
archeological studies revealed a building that was intentionally built for defensive strength.
NEW: Meroë: The Iron Capital of the Kingdom of Kush
When the Roman governor of Egypt, Gaius Petronius, was notified that Kushite troops had raided the Nile islands of Philae and Elephantine, he knew that he must take drastic measures to regain control of the Egyptian islands.
The Moor's Rule in Spain
The Moors were a group of North African (many say from Mauritania) inhabitants who conquered and ruled Spain for nearly 781 years, from 711 to 1492. They entered the Iberian Peninsula, Spain after crossing the Strait of Gibraltar, passing through Morocco.
Did Africans circumnavigate the Globe before the European exploration?
The evidence below, suggests the answer is, YES!
When you see an Obelisk, think African History!
All over the world, you will find an obelisk in the local areas of government. You may ask, what is its origin and what does it mean?