The bust of Nefertiti is an iconic artifact of Ancient Egypt. She was the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaton and had a total of six daughters. Her image was present on Theban tombs and temples. This indicates that her influence was substantial. Evidence is lacking in regards to a much larger political role. Nefertiti is a […]
Read More Nefertiti Bust (1340 B.C.E)The Namer Palette shows the Pharoah slaying his enemies. The detailed ceremonial engraving is notable for some of the earliest hieroglyphics found in Egypt. Pharoah Narmer was able to united both Upper and Lower Egypt during his reign. Two sides show different events. The Namer Palette is made of siltstone, which was commonly used for […]
Read More Narmer Palette (3200-3000 B.C.E)The Great Mosque of Djenne is one of Africa’s notable structures. Located in Mali, Djenne was founded around 800 and became a major center of commerce. The mosque is one of the largest mud brick buildings. Islam became an important part of Mali’s culture from the 13th century onward. Over time it has had three […]
Read More The Great Mosque of DjenneThe Lotus chalice was one of the artifacts present in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The Lotus chalice has other names such as the Wishing Cup and the Alabaster chalice. Alabaster is a gypsum mineral, which is ideal for carving. A chalice is a cup or in some cases a goblet. The purpose is to […]
Read More The Lotus Chalice (1332-1323 B.C.E )The Ife Empire left behind a number of notable terracotta artwork. The woman with crown Ife head was found 1958 in the Ita Yemoo site. Historians theorize that it was made between the years 1200 to 1420. This was the time frame in which the Ife Empire existed. The exact date has not been confirmed. […]
Read More Woman With Crown Ife Terracotta Head (1200-1420)Nok civilization existed in what is now Nigeria. What it left behind was a collection of terracotta sculptures and other artifacts. Besides producing art, Nok civilization was doing iron working as well. The terracotta sculpture shows a man in a sitting position. This art work currently resides in the Louvre Museum. The head seems elongated […]
Read More Nok SculptureSudan’s ancient history reveals series of powerful monarchs and active cities. The Temple of Apedemak at Naqa shows a God which Kushites worshiped. Apedemak was a god with a lion’s head and a human body. Historians speculate that the origins of Apedemak came from Kerma culture. Apedemak is found on various ruins and buildings in […]
Read More Temple of Apedemak At Naqa ( 1C.E. -20 C.E. )The origins of ancient Egypt continues to be debated. Dr. Shomarka Omar Yahya discusses the question if ancient Egypt had an African, Asian, or European origin. Using linguistics, archeology, genetics, anthropology, and geography the answer can be found. Egypt was of African origin and was subject to West Asian as well as Greek invasion. The […]
Read More Dr. Shomarka Omar Yahya: The Origins oF Early Egypt (2008)The Great Sphinx of Giza remains one of Egyptian civilization’s most recognizable structures. Historians, archeologists, and Egyptologists have placed the date of the structure between 2575 to 2465 B.C.E. That means the Great Sphinx of Giza was around during the reign of King Khafre. The exact date has been subject to dispute among scholars. Made […]
Read More The Great Sphinx of Giza (2575 B.C.E – 2465 B.C.E)Howard Carter was an archeologist that gained fame for finding the tomb of Tutankhamen. The expedition took place in 1922. The tomb was significant, because it was fully intact. The problem with other tombs is that the were subject to grave robbing and theft. The reason that the Tutankhamen tomb remained safe was that it […]
Read More Howard Carter Examines The Sarcophogus of Tutankhaman
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