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  1. From Tradition to Destruction: The Lost Libraries of Chinguetti

    ... way to the holy city of Mecca . Old town, Chinguetti, Mauritania. ( CC BY SA 1.0 ) One consequence of this was the ... Libraries in the World A private library in Chinguetti, Mauritania. ( La Mauritanie ) The remaining libraries are ... Maglaty, J., 2009. Endangered Site: Chinguetti, Mauritania. [Online] Available at: ...

    dhwty - 24/02/2018 - 22:56

  2. Cleopatra Selene, Serene Queen of Mauritania

    ... Domain ) By: Mary Naples Cleopatra Selene, Serene Queen of Mauritania ...

    Mary Naples - 28/02/2024 - 22:22

  3. 14 Stunning Pictures of Ancient Ghost Towns

    ... lake is drained to conduct maintenance work. Chinguetti, Mauritania. Source:  robnaw / Adobe Stock. Chinguetti is an abandoned medieval trading center in northern Mauritania. It was founded in the 13th century as the center ...

    Joanna Gillan - 07/01/2023 - 17:53

  4. What Do Astronauts, Atlantis, and Africa Share? The Richat Structure!

    Tucked away in Mauritania, surrounded by the imposing, shifting dunes of the ... Sahara Desert, lies the Richat Structure. Tucked away in Mauritania, surrounded by the imposing, shifting dunes of the ... which was once a hub of human learning in west-central Mauritania , on the west coast of the bulge of Africa . Lost ...

    Mark Johnston - 21/06/2022 - 18:59

  5. Six Abandoned Cities and Their Haunting Histories

    ... Abandoned Trade Center Chinguetti  is located in northern Mauritania on the Adrar Plateau. This location has been ... Cyprus Ani: The Ghost City of 1001 Churches Chinguetti in Mauritania dates back to the 6th century AD, but like other ... Maglaty, J. March 2009.  Endangered Site: Chinguetti, Mauritania . Smithsonian Magazine. Available at:  ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 27/01/2023 - 13:59

  6. Unlucky Number for Museum Thief Who Was Caught After Putting 666 Artifacts on ebay

    ... 1983. The big majority of the cultural treasures came from Mauritania, an Islamic country in the Maghreb region of ...

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 19/12/2016 - 21:55

  7. The Great Berber Kingdom of Numidia in the Shadow of Rome

    ... people, and can be found in Libya,  Algeria , Morocco, Mauritania, Tunisia, and elsewhere. The term “Berber” is ... entirely surround Carthage, from Cyrenaica to the south, Mauritania in the West, and all along the coast of the ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 20/01/2021 - 00:46

  8. Atlantis as Ireland - The Emerald Enigma

    ... to the ancient city of Cerne, an early Irish settlement in Mauritania, Africa. Cerne is derived from the Irish word ... the City of Atlantis (City of Cerne/the Eye of the Sahara, Mauritania). In Greek mythology Atlas was the first king of ... separate places: the Island of Atlantis and the kingdom of Mauritania, Africa. The Atlas Mountains, which encircle the ...

    Keystone University - 04/07/2020 - 21:06

  9. Once At the Far Reaches of the Roman Empire, Volubilis Rises Once More in Morocco

    In northern Morocco the great ancient city of Volubilis is rising again and is becoming a major tourist attraction. The city that was once neglected and half-forgotten is now being opened to the public, so they can experience the amazingly well-preserved Roman ruins. Volubilis, which is Morocco’s oldest Roman site, was in a state of decay for centuries. The government of Morocco had invested heavily in the restoration of the sprawling site and this is allowing visitors to witness the glory of Volubilis once again.

    Ed Whelan - 08/08/2018 - 14:01

  10. The Fan Pyramid of Tenerife, A Guanche Stone Solstice Marker

    ... Africa Amazigh clans, mainly from Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritania and Libya. It is believed that they arrived on the ...

    Gustavo Sanchez Romero - 01/01/2021 - 21:17

  11. The Face Of A Canary Island Guanche Woman, Reconstructing Ancestors

    ... Africa Amazigh clans, mainly from Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritania and Libya. It is believed that they arrived on the ...

    Gustavo Sanchez Romero - 26/07/2021 - 20:34

  12. African Remains Discovered in Prehistoric Shell Heap in Portugal

    ... Africa that includes present-day Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania. His genetic signature revealed his African ...

    Sahir - 28/02/2022 - 18:00

  13. Mansa Musa: The Richest Man in History

    ... Cote d’Ivoire, the Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal – an empire over ...

    Kerry Sullivan - 07/01/2021 - 21:17

  14. When Salt Was Traded for Gold: The Salt Trade of West Africa that Built Kingdoms and Spread Culture

    In West Africa during the Medieval period, salt was traded for gold. This may seem astonishing as salt is a cheap commodity in today’s society. It may be added that salt is easily available today which was not the case in ancient times. In the past, salt was difficult to obtain in certain parts of the world.

    dhwty - 28/04/2019 - 14:00

  15. Sijilmasa: The Golden Oasis and Africa's El Dorado

    Throughout ancient African history, gold has played a fundamental role, particularly as a source of wealth and power. Meanwhile, the cities that thrived on the gold trading routes were motivated by the lure of this precious metal and enjoyed great prosperity and prestige. Sijilmasa was one such city; perched on the northern edge of the Sahara Desert, it occupied a strategic position on the so-called “golden route.” However, despite its early success, the city was marked by power struggles, turbulence, and eventual decline.

    Aleksa Vučković - 12/06/2023 - 14:55

  16. The Rich Mythology and Megalithic Culture of the Ancient Berbers, Lords of the Desert

    The Barbary Coast of North Africa was named after the Berbers, the nomadic people who inhabited the region west of the Nile Valley in north Africa. Called the Amazigh or Imazighen in antiquity (meaning "free humans" or "free men"), they are among the oldest inhabitants of North Africa. Their rich mythology endured for thousands of years, eventually coming to influence the religious beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.

    Bryan Hill - 24/04/2019 - 01:57