African Civilizations: Rich Legacy

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African Civilizations: Rich Legacy

Contrary to misconceptions, Africa boasts a rich history of remarkable civilizations:

Diverse Agriculture: Africans cultivated over 2,000 crop varieties, including African rice, pearl millet, and sorghum.

Thriving Societies: The continent saw the rise of 1,000 kingdoms, empires, city-states, and more.

Literacy Legacy: Approximately 30 societies possessed reading and writing skills.

Pioneering Achievements: Before 5000 BC, they achieved 65 significant advancements, such as clothing, jewelry, lunar calendars, and bone-tool calculators.

Creative Expression: African creativity flourished, yielding 1,000 musical instruments, captivating art, sculptures, and captivating storytelling.

Notable Civilizations: Among them were renowned civilizations like the Egyptian Empire, Ghana Empire, Mali Empire, and Songhai Empire.

Literate Enclaves: Literacy flourished in places like Egypt, Kush, Aksum, Mali, Songhay, and Swahili city-states.

Cultural Splendor: Africans crafted beautiful art, sculptures, and instruments like the mesmerizing Kora. Africa's history brims with remarkable civilizations, rich artistry, and noteworthy accomplishments!