History

Religions in Ancient Africa The bulk of people who live in Africa are followers of Islam and Christianity. But before these two religions arrived, there were a lot of other traditional faiths that were followed. Approximately 10% of Africans still follow traditional religions as of this writing. Religions in Ancient …

The History of Islam in Ancient Africa Islam has a significant influence on North African culture. It had an impact on people’s trade, governance, and educational systems. The History of Islam in Ancient Africa Muslim Conquest Early in the sixth century CE, the Middle East was the birthplace of Islam. …

The Griots: History and Facts The Griots: History and Facts What is a Griot? In ancient Africa, storytellers and performers were known as griots. The majority of villages in the Mande people’s Western African culture had their own griot, who was often a man. The griots played a significant role …

Daily Life in Ancient Africa Even though the monarchs of ancient Africa are primarily remembered for their enormous wealth, the ordinary person’s everyday existence was very different. In ancient Africa, the common people had to toil hard all their lives and were usually extremely destitute. Daily Life in Ancient Africa …

Art of Ancient Africa Large and varied, Africa is a continent. Many civilizations and empires have come and gone throughout its history. The art of Ancient Africa is therefore rich and varied. On this page, we shall address some common themes seen in a large portion of African art. Art …

Carthage Empire: History and Facts Located in what is now Tunisia, the city of Ancient Carthage was situated on the Mediterranean coast. At its height of power, Carthage controlled a considerable area of the Mediterranean coast, which included the islands of Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily, as well as Northern Africa …

Central African Kingdoms: History and Facts A sizable portion of Central Africa is covered in savanna grasslands and rainforests. This area has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years. In what is now Chad and Cameroon, the Sao Civilization was one of the first to flourish here. As early …

Aksum Kingdom History and Facts An ancient African country was the country of Aksum. It is occasionally referred to as Ancient Ethiopia or the Kingdom of Axum. Aksum Kingdom History and Facts Where was the Kingdom of Aksum located? The Red Sea’s southern coast was home to the Kingdom of …

Kingdom of Kush: History and Facts One of Africa’s early civilizations was the Kingdom of Kush. It was closely connected to ancient Egypt and is commonly referred to as Nubia. Kingdom of Kush: History and Facts Where was the Kingdom of Kush located? Situated in northeast Africa, the Kingdom of …