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Africa’s stolen legacy
Although Ancient Egypt, whose glorious past, well organized dynasties, sophisticated civilization, rich art, science and superb architecture are well known, European historians have, until recently, always insisted on leaving ancient Egypt out their studies of African history because they claim that its people were never part of black Africa. The Egyptians of Pharaohnic times, it... »
A trip to Siwa
Siwa, which in Berber signifies “prey bird”, is known to have been settled since at least the 10th millennium BC, its Ancient Egyptian name, Sekht-am, meaning “Palm Land”. This oasis, about 80km long and 20km wide, located nearly 50km east of the Libyan border between the Qattara Depression and the Egyptian Sand Sea, is... »
