Ancient africa

The African Diaspora (fl. 600-1900) is the spread of people beyond Africa, mainly by way of the Arab and Western slave trade. The 18 million or so who left Africa have grown to more than 180 millio…

Ancient Egyptians as Punt, whose first mention dates to the 25th century BC. The ancient Puntites were a nation of people that had close relations with Pharaonic Egypt during the times of Pharaoh Sahure and Queen Hatshepsut.

...According to Dogon mythology, Nommo was the first living being created by Amma, the sky god and creator of the universe. He soon multiplied to become six pairs of twins. This is a metaphor for our original 12-strand DNA. Our present physical DNA contains 2 strands which hold the genetic codes for our physical evolvement. One twin rebelled against the order established by Amma, [This is a metaphor for one source/soul splitting into two polarities - yin /yang, when it enters into the…

A map indicating the major ancient and medieval states in sub-Saharan Africa. Areas and dates relate to a state at its peak. In addition, shaded areas are approximate...

illustration of Richard Scollins showing warriors of the Ashanti Empire

Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher Veiled Barabaig Girl, Tanzania, 2013 Archival inkjet print 152.4 x 101.6 cm | Edition of 7 plus 2 AP 101.6 x 67.7 cm | Edition of 7 plus 2 AP 76.2 x 50.8 cm | Edition of 10 plus 2 AP

This is Ancient on Instagram: "Carthage: The Lost Empire of the Mediterranean Carthage, located near modern-day Tunis in Tunisia, was one of the most powerful and influential cities of the ancient world. Founded by Phoenician settlers from Tyre around 814 BCE, Carthage grew into a maritime and trading superpower, dominating the western Mediterranean for centuries. Strategically positioned on the North African coast, Carthage became the center of the Punic civilization, named after its…

benhaddou fortified city