African History
The history of Africa begins with the first emergence of Homo sapiens in East Africa, continuing into its modern present as a patchwork of diverse and politically developing nation states.
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African History
The Map of Africa – Africa Facts Zone
Africa’ The Birthplace of Mankind Since for Africa, experts had earlier determined that it is the origin of mankind, as enormous quantities of human-like fossils (discovered no where else) were uncovered on the continent, some going back 3.5 million years. About 1.75 million years ago, early man expanded over areas of Africa. They were ferocious hunters, lived in caves and needed fire and their skills to produce stone tools merely to survive. Around 200,000 years ago, the Neanderthals emerged and spread throughout southern Europe and portions of northern Africa. There is also convincing evidence that they possessed control of fire, lived in caves, as well as open-air constructions of stone and plants. The invention of stone tools was one of prehistoric man’s most significant innovations. By 5000 BC, farming had become relatively widespread in northern Africa, where humans were raising crops and managing cattle. During that time the Sahara Desert was a productive place. History: Ancient Africa In 3200 BC the Egyptian civilization evolved on the lower banks of the Nile River; it was among the oldest civilizations and its tools and weapons were fashioned of bronze. They also pioneered the building of enormous pyramids and temples.…
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African Arts & Culture
7 Incredible African Tribal Custom
Africa is the origin of countless tribes, with an estimated 3,000, ranging from the San people of South Africa to…
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What was the Purpose of the Berlin Conference
What was the Purpose of the Berlin Conference? Otto von Bismark, the German chancellor, gathered the main western countries in…
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Sub-Saharan Africa: History, Geography, Politics and Racist Undertone
What is Sub-Saharan Africa The region of the African continent south of the Sahara Desert is referred to as sub-Saharan…
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Ancient Egytian Gods and Goddess
Egypt attained immortality in this way: “If History Were Taught in the Form of Stories, It Would Never Be Forgotten.”…
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African Arts & Culture
Ancient Civilizations of Africa and African Empire
Learn about seven Ancient Civilizations of Africa that left their impact on history, from the prehistoric Sudan to the medieval…
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Pharaoh of Egypt: List of Pharoahs that Ruled Ancient Egypt
Pharaoh of Egypt: In ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh served as both the nation’s political and spiritual head, holding the titles…
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Ancient Egytian Slavery
For many years, it was presumed that in Ancient Egypt, the Great Pyramids at Giza were built by many thousands of foreign…
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African Arts & Culture
The Ancient Egytian Culture, History & Religion
Ancient Egyptian culture flourished between c. 6000 BCE with the rise of technology (as evidenced in the glasswork of faience) and 30 BCE…
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What is a Safari, and How Does a Modern-Day Wildlife Safari in Africa look like?
You’ve probably heard of and seen pictures of celebrities looking glamorous on safari in Africa. But what exactly is a…
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