African empires

The African Diaspora (fl. 600-1900) is the spread of people beyond Africa, mainly by way of the Arab and Western slave trade. The 18 million or so who left Africa have grown to more than 180 millio…

I don't know about you, but I always find it fascinating to learn about ancient civilizations. One of my all-time favourite kingdoms is the ancient kingdom of Benin. It was one of the most powerful and wealthy early medieval African empires. Located in present-day Nigeria, the ancient Benin Kingdom flourished from the

The Mali Empire, one of the biggest and powerful kingdoms, was part of the three West African empires that reigned and controlled the trans-Saharan trade.

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In this post, by Our Ancestories, we’ll be talking about the ancient African kingdoms of Mossi. Join us and learn about these critical kingdoms in African history. We will cover who they were, where they were located, their rise to power, and their demise.

See a map of Africa in the 19th century, just before the Scramble for Africa" divides it between European empires."

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Africa is a region with a long and glorious history, with hundreds of distinct cultures and traditions. From the Egyptians to the Zulus each culture has produced some of the greatest warriors and most powerful leaders in the world.

About 1075- The Kingdom of Mapungubwe is founded in Southern Africa, at the confluence of two rivers. The name means "Hill of Jackals". The kingdom will be the first stage in development that will culminate in the creation of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe to the north in the 13th century. These states are built on gold trading links to the East African coast.