Black Granite Statue of Lady Sennuwy: Ancient Egypt’s Timeless Masterpiece

A black granite statue of Lady Sennuwy, the wife of a powerful provincial governor, Djefaihapi of Asyut. From Kerma (Sudan), Egyptian, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret I, 1971–1926 BCE. Egyptian officials of the Middle Kingdom continued the practice Read More …

Aït Benhaddou (ⴰⵢⵜ ⴱⴻⵏⵃⴰⴷⴷⵓ): Morocco’s Ancient Kasbah and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Aït Benhaddou, also known as ⴰⵢⵜ ⴱⴻⵏⵃⴰⴷⴷⵓ in Amazigh, is a breathtaking historic ighrem, or ksar, nestled along the ancient caravan route connecting the Sahara desert and the vibrant city of Marrakesh in Morocco. This fortified village stands as a Read More …

The Kaskara Sword: Africa’s Legendary Blade of the Sahel Warriors

The Kaskara Sword holds a significant place in the rich tapestry of traditional weaponry, particularly in the regions of Sudan, Chad, and Eritrea. For many centuries, this distinctive sword has been an essential and revered item worn by men in Read More …

Stern-Mounted Steering Oar: How Ancient Egyptians Navigated Their African Riverboats

Tomb of Menna, scribe of the king, scene: funeral procession to Abydos, this or another funerary boat carried the body of Menna and his wife to Abydos, the place consecrated to the god Osiris. The Tomb of Menna, scribe of Read More …

Abu Simbel: The Ancient Egyptian Temples of Ramses II That Stood the Test of Time

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Abu Simbel is a historic site comprising two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel (أبو سمبل), Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan. In ancient times the area was at the southern frontier of pharaonic Read More …