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A General History of Iron Technology in Africa ca. 2000BC-1900AD. | The smelting and working of iron is arguably the best known among the pre-colonial technologies of Africa, and the continent is home to some of the world's oldest sites of ironworking. | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers A General History of Iron Technology in Africa ca. 2000BC-1900AD.
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### Introduction
1. **Iron Technology's Significance**: Iron metallurgy is a well-documented technology in pre-colonial Africa. The continent is known for hosting some of the oldest ironworking sites in the world.
2. **Role in Societies**: Iron prod... |
a brief note on new discoveries in African archeology and the stone ruins of Cameroon. | Among the first ancient Egyptian accounts on its southern neighbors is an old kingdom inscription that describes a trading expedition to an unspecified region called the land of Punt. Egyptologists had long debated about the location of this mysterious territory before recent archeological discoveries at Mahal Teglinos... | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers a brief note on new discoveries in African archeology and the stone ruins of Cameroon.
====================================================================... | ### Title: Recent Discoveries in African Archaeology and the Stone Ruins of Cameroon
**1. Ancient Egyptian Accounts of Trade**
- Ancient Egyptians recorded trading expeditions to a region called Punt, which was unlocated for many years.
- Egyptologists debated the location of Punt until recent archaeological disco... |
The empire of Kong (ca. 1710-1915): a cultural legacy of medieval Mali. | At the close of the 18th century, the West African hosts of the Scottish traveler Mungo Park informed him of a range of mountains situated in "a large and powerful kingdom called Kong". | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers The empire of Kong (ca. 1710-1915): a cultural legacy of medieval Mali.
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1. **Introduction to the Empire of Kong**
- At the end of the 18th century, the Scottish traveler Mungo Park was informed of a powerful kingdom called Kong, marked by rumored mountains.
- This kingdom was later represented on maps of Af... |
a brief note on themes in African art. - by isaac Samuel | Cartography, Culture and History in the artwork of the Bamum kingdom. | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers a brief note on themes in African art.
====================================== ### Cartography, Culture and History in the artwork of the Bamum kingdom. ( J... | ### Title: A Brief Note on Themes in African Art
**Author:** Isaac Samuel
**Description:** Cartography, Culture, and History in the Artwork of the Bamum Kingdom
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### Introduction
- African art serves as a comprehensive visual document of the continent's diverse societies.
- Each society showcases unique aes... |
A complete history of the old city of Gao ca. 700-1898. | Journal of African cities: chapter 12 | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers A complete history of the old city of Gao ca. 700-1898.
======================================================= ### Journal of African cities: chapter 12 (... | ### A Complete History of the Old City of Gao (ca. 700-1898)
#### Introduction
- **Location**: Gao is situated in northeastern Mali along the Niger River, and historically, it served as the capital of significant kingdoms in West Africa.
- **Significance**: It was crucial in the political and cultural landscape of Wes... |
a brief note on the long history of African diplomacy. | historical links between west africa and the Maghreb. | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers a brief note on the long history of African diplomacy.
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1. **Introduction to African Diplomacy**
- The history of Africa's engagement with the world has been primarily characterized by imperial expansion and warfare. However, there exists a long-standing tra... |
The heroic age in Darfur: a history of the pre-colonial kingdom of Darfur ca. 1500-1916. | The political marginalization of the Darfur region since the creation of colonial Sudan has resulted in one of the continent's longest-standing conflicts, which threatens to destroy the country's social fabric and its historical heritage. | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers The heroic age in Darfur: a history of the pre-colonial kingdom of Darfur ca. 1500-1916.
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#### I. Introduction
- The Darfur region, known for its historical significance, has faced political marginalization since the establishment of colonial Sudan.
- This marginalization has resulted in one of Africa's lon... |
Voices of Africa's past: a brief note on the autobiographies of itinerant scholars. | an african description of turn-of-the-century Europe. | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers Voices of Africa's past: a brief note on the autobiographies of itinerant scholars.
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#### Overview of Autobiographies
- **Significance**: The autobiographies of itinerant scholars produced during the pre-colonial era are crucial for understanding African history, as they document social institutions, key events, and... |
A muslim kingdom in the Ethiopian highlands: the history of Ifat and Adal ca. 1285-1520. | During the late Middle Ages, the northern Horn of Africa was home to some of the continent's most powerful dynasties, whose history significantly shaped the region's social landscape. | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers A muslim kingdom in the Ethiopian highlands: the history of Ifat and Adal ca. 1285-1520.
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### Description
During the late Middle Ages, northern Horn of Africa experienced the emergence of powerful dynasties, significantly influencing the region's social landscape. This narrative focuses on the less-explored h... |
a brief note on contacts between ancient African kingdoms and Rome. | finding the lost city of Rhapta on the east African coast. | =========================== #### Discover more from African History Extra All about African history; narrating the continent's neglected past Over 6,000 subscribers a brief note on contacts between ancient African kingdoms and Rome.
=================================================================== ### finding the los... | ### Brief Note on Contacts between Ancient African Kingdoms and Rome
#### Overview of Roman Expeditions into Africa
1. **Initial Roman Campaigns (25 BC)**:
- Shortly after Augustus became emperor, Roman forces launched military campaigns into Africa, first targeting Nubia.
- The Roman campaign in Nubia ended i... |
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