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The Nubia Salvage Project
Similar to the Nubian Foundation, the Nubia Salvage Project promotes the research and exploration of Nubia's ancient past and urges greater awareness of the region's current environmental concerns.
Ancient Nubia
This comprehensive guide contains detailed information about Nubia, from the culture's rise as an Egyptian rival, to its conversion to Christianity in the 6th century.
The Nubian Foundation
The Foundation is dedicated to keeping Nubian culture and history alive with photographs and stories of modern Nubian lifestyles.
NOVA Online: Mysteries of the Nile (PBS)
Examine dispatches and digital photos sent directly from Egypt and read about the difficult struggles the Egyptians faced in creating their most architecturally impressive structures.
The Ancient Nubian City of Kerma, 2500-1500 B.C.
An exhibit of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Learn about Ancient Nubia through its art.
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The Swahili Coast Magazine
A travel magazine designed to promote the travel and tourism to the culturally rich western coast of Africa.
The Kumasi Project
The Kumasi Project provides a "living" online dictionary of Swahili, the most widely-spoken African language.
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American Slave Narratives
(note: not directly about Africa, but really interesting)
Under the Works Progress Administration of the 1930's, writers interviewed and recorded over 2,000 histories of former slaves into print, and the University of Virginia has gathered a number of the more vivid narratives at this highly informative web site.
An African Exodus
A lengthy look at the history and controversy surrounding the African slave trade, with a great many illustrations and historical quotes enhancing the essay.
The Ashanti Kingdom
An in-depth look at the history of Ghana and the Ashanti (Asante) people, with special emphasis on cultural beliefs and great leaders of the Asante people.
The American Anti-Slavery Group
Not just a painful part of history, slavery is alive and thriving in some parts of the world even today. This group seeks to create more public awareness on the reality of the modern slave industry.
Kente Cloth
Take an in-depth look at the rich history and cultural significance of this hand-woven Asante ceremonial cloth.
Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity
An exhibit of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Learn more about the history of kente cloth, how and when to wear it - even make your own kente pattern online!
The Ancient West African City of Benin, 1300-1897
An exhibit of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. Learn about art from Ancient Benin, focusing on objects directly relating to the king; works revealing the rituals and regalia of the royal court; and items that stylistically reflect the presence of foreigners, particularly Europeans.
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Ethiopia: A Country Study
A wealth of knowledge about the society, history, and geography of modern Ethiopia can be uncovered at this site created by the Library of Congress.
The Ethiopian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Explore new travel opportunities and learn the latest news from the official site of the Ethiopian Embassy in Washington.
OneWorld Magazine, "Ethiopia"
OneWorld Magazine's focus on Ethiopia contains numerous articles and essays on the history, land, and people of this ancient region.
One essay of special note is "The Sign and the Seal", which discusses the belief that the biblical Ark of the Covenant lies in Ethiopia's "sacred city", Aksum. (http://www.webstories.co.nz/focus/etiopia/ark.html)
A Journey Through Ethiopia
One man's journey across Ethiopia provides a personal account of Ethiopia's most unusual and astounding sights, including Lalibela and the Rift Valley.
A Massive Load of Ethiopian Links
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Expedia's Mungo Park
Adventurer Mungo Park journeyed to Timbuktu along the Niger River over 200 years ago. Retrace his steps in this online adventure to modern-day Mali.
"Nomads By Choice"
In this fascinating essay for the Washington Post, Journalist Stephen Buckley tells of the uncertain and dangerous life of modern Tuareg nomads in Mali.
The Life of the Tuaregs
Explore this extraordinarily detailed online book about the history and culture behind the Tuareg nomads of the Sahara, in English and in French.
The Islamic Legacy of Timbuktu
In his online essay, Tahir Shah discusses the cultural effects the Islamic conquerors of the past had on the remote but wealthy city of Timbuktu.
Timbuktu Quicktime VR
Take a virtual tour of Timbuktu's famous "Inner City" in this Quicktime VR from the Interval Research Corporation (requires Quicktime).
Mali Interactive
Photos, geographical information, and teaching resources can be found at this colorful site on Mali and its archaeological wonders.
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Legends of a Small Country
The folklore of South Africa is one of the more uncommon topics you'll find discussed here, along with more modern looks at current science fiction and journalism trends in this rapidly expanding culture.
Southern Africa Places
Browse a comprehensive list of Southern Africa's most popular and unique tourist attractions at this travel-oriented web site.
Zimbabwe Parks
Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba are just two of Zimbabwe's numerous national parks described in detail on the Great Outdoors Recreation Pages.
The Mbira Page
Uncover the rich history and culture of the myriad indigenous populations found in Zimbabwe today. Customs, literature, music and language are among those discussed on this concise but informative web site.
Claiming Art/Reclaiming Space: Post-Apartheid Art from South Africa
An exhibit of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. An interactive look at post-apartheid art by both black and white artists in South Africa.
Menus and Recipes from South Africa
An online African Cookbook developed by the University of Pennsylvania's African Studies Department offers recipes and menus in both the Bantu and Afrikaaner traditions.
South African Cuisine
World Kitchen provides a variety of links to recipes, menus and cuisine from Southern Africa.
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Africa Online
Featuring the latest business, political, sports, entertainment and cultural news for Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Uganda and Swaziland.
Africana.com
Developed by Professors Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and Kwame Anthony Appiah, this site is a comprehensive portal to all things African and African-American on the web.
Africa.com
General information about the countires, people and cultures of Africa.
Bayly Museum of Art
View photographs and in-depth descriptions of the Museum's finest African pieces, and discover the meanings and uses of some of the more elaborate art of the continent.
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
The Smithsonian Museum, located in Washington, D.C., has a number of online exhibits and resources, as well as general information on tours and educational programs.
Museum of African Art
Find out about lectures, videos, films, educational programs, and a schedule of special events at this African art museum in New York City.
Mummies of the World (PBS)
Egypt's mummies may be the most famous thanks to Hollywood, but the process of mummification has been practiced by numerous cultures over the years.
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