However, in the time before the Europeans arrived in Africa in the late 15th century, the civilizations of Africa had already accomplished many great things. We have a multitude of unbiased accounts about the success and importance of many African empires, kingdoms, and cities. The Aksumite empire was an important international trading center, and was a major stop on many trade routes along the coast of the Red Sea, and inland towards the Nile River and the Sahara Desert. The ancient kingdom of Ghana, at one time in its history, was the controller of the trans-Saharan gold and salt trade, and made sure that the world knew it. The court of the Ghanaian king was described as a luxurious place filled with luxurious people; even the dogs wore collars of gold and silver.
By 1471, they reached what came to be known as the “Gold Coast” or what is how largely modern day Ghana. For the first ten years, they engaged in trade with the people of Endia which they termed “the mine” because there gold. Trade was good, fabrics, metal wares, in particular brass and fabrics, especially cotton. But all of these were gold. So in 1482 the Portuguese built a built a fort at Elmina [the mine] to protect their trade and they then spread across the Gold Coast.
The Mali Empire was strong with forces, which their empire was the size of Western Europe. Mali was a world power, which made them over more dominion of its neighbors. Mali traded with Europe and Egypt, which were very successful because most of the trade items were gold. Mali adopted the religion of Islam, which was another addition contribution to their success. The fall of the Mali Empire was the death of their leader Mansa.
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The Wars created the largest empire in the world reaching from Europe all the way to Asia and parts of Africa. They caused major societal changes and influenced the Hellenization of Rome. The Roman Empire
NUBIA THROUGH THE AGES The earliest of the Nubian cultures (the A-Group and C-Group) were located in northern Nubia. Until recently it was thought that A-Group people were semi-nomadic herdsmen. However, new research suggests that a line of kings 1ived in Qustul in northern Nubia as early as, or perhaps even earlier than, the first pharaohs of Egypt. The people of these early cultures buried their dead in stone-lined pit graves, accompanied by pottery and cosmetic articles. At this time, Nubia was known to the Egyptians as "Ta Sety," the "Land of the Bow," because of the fame of Nubian archers.
I. 8000 BCE to 600 CE S: The period 8000 BCE to 600 CE saw the creation of many great civilizations especially along major rivers ranging from Asia to Africa to Europe. These civilizations were the basis of the growth of great economies, religions, and societies which would sooner or later become great nations. In this section we will examine the political social, and geographic, economic, and religious realms for these early civilizations and their impacts on the world. P: 8000-5000 BCE – Mesolithic cultures.
For instance you can go on an hour tour or so and go and look at the Old Kingdom of Egypt which was known for there sun worship, pyramid building trading expedition as far as the North and the Black Sea. The rise of the rulers at the old kingdoms of Egypt finally broke pharaoh’s power, by ending the olds kingdom. You can also go and visit the Nile River because it is one of the longest rivers in the world. The pyramids of Giza are also a neat place, which three great Egyptian pyramids built on the banks of the Nile River, and they are on the Seven Wonders of the World. During 2000-1786 BC people would love to visit the Middle Kingdom of Egypt.
Although Yoruba people live on the west coast of Africa, they can also be found in the eastern Republic of Benin and Togo. Because the majority of the slaves brought to the Americas were from West Africa, some descendants can also be found in Brazil, Cuba, the Caribbean, and the US. In addition, there are many Yoruba’s who are living in Europe, particularly Britain; since Nigeria was once a British colony. The Yoruba are one of the largest cultural groups in Africa. They have created a strong economy through farming, trading, and art production.
Morey (1901) tells us that Carthage “early acquired dominion over the native races of Africa, the Lydians and the Numidians.” who were native to the region. Forcing many into slavery, the city began to grow. The power and wealth they achieved arose from the vast trading empire they established, trading goods across the known lands spices from the near east, tin from Britain and a number of other commodities. This trade was mainly conducted at sea, so they created a navy unrivalled at the time, one more sophisticated than any other. It also led to a city that was the envy of many, Mark (2011) points out that “The aristocrats lived in palaces, the less affluent in modest but attractive homes”.