The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
Introduction The Almohad Caliphate, also known as the Almohad Empire, was a significant North African empire ruled by a Amazigh/Berber Muslim dynasty during the 12th and 13th centuries. At its height, the empire extended across parts of the Maghreb and Read More …
The Almoravid dynasty (Arabic: المرابطون, romanized: Al-Murābiṭūn, meaning ‘those from the ribats’) stands as one of the most influential Amazigh/Berber Muslim dynasties in medieval history. Emerging in the mid-11th century, this dynasty played a crucial role in shaping the political, Read More …
Among the many compelling episodes embedded within medieval Iberian chronicles, few are as intriguing as the story of the Moorish female archers who appear in the Primera Crónica General (the 13th-century Castilian historical compilation associated with King Alfonso X). The Read More …
The African Humid Period (AHP) was a significant climatic phase that spanned from approximately 14,600 to 5,000 years ago, during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene epochs. This era is noted for a radical transformation in northern Africa, where conditions Read More …
Ancient Egyptian society was one of the most influential and long-lasting civilizations in history, thriving for thousands of years. It reached its height during what is known as the Dynastic Period, which spanned from about 3150 to 30 BCE. Despite Read More …
The Theban Tomb TT100 is located in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, part of the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor. It is the mortuary chapel of the ancient Egyptian vizier Rekhmire. There is no burial chamber next to this chapel. The vizier’s tomb is elsewhere, perhaps even Read More …
The Blemmyan kingdom and the Blemmyes have left an indelible mark on history, shrouded in mystery and fascination. The ancient kingdom of the Blemmyes, also known as the Blemmyan, is a testament to the rich tapestry of African history and Read More …
Murzuk, Murzuq, Murzug or Merzug is an oasis town and the capital of the Murzuq District in the Fezzan region of southwest Libya. Murzuk, a city in southwestern Libya, has a rich history that weaves together ancient traditions, diverse cultures, Read More …
The Turin Papyrus Map stands as an extraordinary artifact, offering a captivating glimpse into the ancient world through its detailed topographical and geological features. Originating from around 1150 BCE, the map was crafted by the renowned Scribe-of-the-Tomb Amennakhte, son of Read More …
Ta-Seti, also known as the “Land of the Bow” or “The Frontier”, held a significant place in the annals of Ancient Egypt as the foremost nome or administrative region of Upper Egypt. Entrenched as one of the 42 nomoi, Ta-Seti Read More …