Ancient Africa

Ancient Egyptian canopic jars with animal heads, including a jackal and falcon, used in burial practices.

Some of the oldest civilizations in the world originated in Africa

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted an impressively long time and created some of the most famous examples of art and architecture

Important terms and concepts

Mummification

Deity

Pantheon

Ancient Egyptian bronze cat statue with an earring on display.
Illustration with "Coming Soon" text, featuring a cat, vase, column, and other designs on a pink and green background.

Ancient Nubia

A region in northeastern Africa, ancient Nubia was home to several powerful civilizations including the Kingdom of Kush

Plaque made of red stone that shows a lion headed figure with human body holding a staff

Important terms and concepts

Apedemak

Ancient Nubia

Kingdom of Kush

Meroë

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