6000 – 200 B.C.
Ancient Africa, from 6000 to 200 B.C., was home to diverse and thriving civilizations. In regions like Nubia, along the Nile, powerful kingdoms arose, often interacting with Egypt. West Africa saw the development of early agricultural communities, while the Sahara was once a fertile region supporting complex societies. Coastal regions engaged in trade across the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean. The cultures of ancient Africa contributed innovations in metalworking, trade, and governance, shaping the continent’s rich and varied history.
Ancient Africa: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Africa’s Past
National Geographic special on Ancient Africa through archaeology
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Egypt, Kush, Aksum: Northeast Africa
Non-fiction overview of ancient African kingdoms
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The Ancient African Kingdom of Kush
Non-fiction explanation of ancient Kush
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