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Revisit: HAUSA CITY STATES (CA. 1000-1815)

The Hausa City States were independent political entities in what is now northern Nigeria.  The first of the states, Gobir and Rano, emerged around 1000.  All of the states remained independent until they were conquered by the Sultanate of Sokoto between 1804 and 1815. The Hausa city states emerged as southern terminals of the Trans-Saharan caravan trade.  Like much larger cities such as Gao and Timbuktu in the Mali Empire, these city … Continue reading Revisit: HAUSA CITY STATES (CA. 1000-1815)

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Revisit: ANCIENT KUSH (2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. – 4TH CENTURY A.D.)

The Kingdom of Kush, located south of Egypt along the Nile River, thrived from the 2nd millennium B.C. to the 4th century A.D. It was known for its trade routes, innovative craftsmanship, and abundant resources like gold. Despite its eventual collapse from external pressures, Kush left a lasting legacy in art, architecture, and trade. Continue reading Revisit: ANCIENT KUSH (2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. – 4TH CENTURY A.D.)

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CAPE COAST CASTLE (1652- )

Cape Coast Castle is a European-built fortress situated on the central coastline of Ghana. Since its initial construction in 1652, the Castle served as a trading post for European nations and as the headquarters of British colonial administration for the Gold Coast Colony.  Today the Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1652, the African, Asiatic, and American Company of Sweden employed Henrik Carlof, a Polish merchant, to negotiate a land agreement with the … Continue reading CAPE COAST CASTLE (1652- )

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Revisit: GAO, WEST AFRICA (CA. 1450- )

The city of Gao, situated near the north bend of the Niger River, served as the capital city of the Songhai state in West Africa from the 11th century until the fall of the Songhai Empire at the end of the 16th century.  Gao emerged as a powerful and wealthy political center located along the trans-Saharan trade routes and was a center for Islamic study in the 15th and 16th centuries. Archaeological evidence, such as … Continue reading Revisit: GAO, WEST AFRICA (CA. 1450- )

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