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The Nubian pyramids of Meroë are a collection of over 200 steep-sided, stone-built tombs in modern-day Sudan, constructed between roughly 300 BCE and
The Nubian pyramids of Meroë are a collection of over 200 steep-sided, stone-built tombs in modern-day Sudan, constructed between roughly 300 BCE and 350 CE by the rulers of the Kingdom of Kush. These smaller, UNESCO-listed monuments served as burial places for kings, queens, and officials, reflecting a blend of ancient Egyptian and Nilotic influences.
Psamtik I, pharaoh of Egypt 664–610 BC. According to Pliny, the Sape or Sapaei—also called 'Esar'— lived for 300 years in a town founded by Egyptians
Psamtik I, pharaoh of Egypt 664–610 BC. According to Pliny, the Sape or Sapaei—also called 'Esar'— lived for 300 years in a town founded by Egyptians fleeing his rule.
According to the first-century Romano-Jewish scholar Josephus, Tharbis was the daughter of an unnamed king of "Saba", which he claimed was in Ethiopia
According to the first-century Romano-Jewish scholar Josephus, Tharbis was the daughter of an unnamed king of "Saba", which he claimed was in Ethiopia
The beads and pendants forming this c. 3,000-year-old neck chain are of the Elmenteitan culture and were among the finds at Njoro River Cave.
The beads and pendants forming this c. 3,000-year-old neck chain are of the Elmenteitan culture and were among the finds at Njoro River Cave.
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Turkana boy, a 1.6-million-year-old Homo erectus fossil
Turkana boy, a 1.6-million-year-old Homo erectus fossil
A traditional Swahili carved wooden door in Lamu
A traditional Swahili carved wooden door in Lamu
Portuguese presence in Kenya lasted from 1498 until 1730. Mombasa was under Portuguese rule from 1593 to 1698 and again from 1728 to 1729.
Portuguese presence in Kenya lasted from 1498 until 1730. Mombasa was under Portuguese rule from 1593 to 1698 and again from 1728 to 1729.
Sculpture of Koitalel Arap Samoei in the Kenya National Library Service building.
Sculpture of Koitalel Arap Samoei in the Kenya National Library Service building.