Historical Readings
Historical readings on African events from African scholars and experts.
Larabanga Mosque, an architectural and historical masterpiece in Ghana
Larabanga Mosque, known as مسجد لارابانجا in Arabic, is located in the village of Larabanga, near Damongo, in Ghana's West...
Read moreDetailsBenin Bronzes of the Benin Kingdom
The Benin Bronzes are unique artistic treasures that tell stories of glory and power. They are living testaments to a...
Read moreDetailsAsante Traditional Buildings in Ghana
Asante traditional buildings are the last remnants of a unique architectural style from the historic Ashanti Kingdom (also known as...
Read moreDetailsThe Cliffs of Bandiagara (Land of the Dogons)
The Cliffs of Bandiagara (also known as the Bandiagara Escarpment), a sandstone chain, stretches 250 kilometers, reaching heights of up...
Read moreDetailsCidade Velha, Cabo Verde
Cidade Velha is located in the heart of Santiago Island, the largest island in Cape Verde. This ancient city holds...
Read moreDetailsAncient Ferrous Metallurgy Sites of Burkina Faso
The Ancient Ferrous Metallurgy Sites of Burkina Faso (French: Sites de métallurgie ancienne du fer du Burkina Faso) are archaeological...
Read moreDetailsStonetown Of Zanzibar
Stonetown of Zanzibar, also known as Mji Mkongwe (Swahili meaning 'old town'), is the old part of Zanzibar City, the...
Read moreDetailsGorée Island, Senegal
Gorée Island, while well-known for its participation in the Atlantic slave trade, has a rich history that extends beyond that...
Read moreDetailsGreat Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe, an ancient stone city located in southeastern Zimbabwe, is a complex example of an African civilization that developed...
Read moreDetailsThe Great Mosque of Djenne, Mali
The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali is a gigantic mudbrick structure that exemplifies the country's rich cultural and religious...
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