African Cultural Heritage

Nabta Playa Stone Circle
Nabta Playa Stone Circle

An ancient stone circle in the Nubian Desert, 700 miles south of the Great Pyramid of Giza and 60 miles …

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The Pyramids of Plaine Magnien
The Pyramids of Plaine Magnien

Series of rock structures in south Mauritius, made of black volcanic rocks, arranged in terraced steps (up to 10 levels). …

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Nabta Playa
Nabta Playa

Ancient archaeological site in the Nubian Desert, southern Egypt. Once a large endorheic basin with a seasonal lake, it fostered …

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Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak
Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak

One of the largest and most significant temple complexes in ancient Egypt, located near Luxor. Spans over 200 acres, including …

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Yoruba Numeration System
Yoruba Numeration System

Complex system incorporating base five, decimal, and vigesimal bases. Relies on subtraction and addition operations, with a right-to-left counting direction. …

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Benin Bronzes
Benin Bronzes

Several thousand metal plaques and sculptures that decorated the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin (now Edo State, Nigeria). …

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