Places in Medieval Africa
These sites examine various kingdoms, empires and other locations of interest in Africa during the Middle Ages.
Splendor in Medieval Africa
A brief introduction to the medieval kingdom of Mali.
A brief introduction to the medieval kingdom of Mali.
Algeria: Islam and the Arabs
A basic overview of the history of Algeria from the seventh century through the late eighteenth. Part of a larger work on the country of Algeria produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
A basic overview of the history of Algeria from the seventh century through the late eighteenth. Part of a larger work on the country of Algeria produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
History of Alexandria - Ancient and Medieval Period
Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was a Greek center in Egypt. In the early Middle Ages, Alexandria was a center of Arian heresy and underwent invasions by Arabs. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was a Greek center in Egypt. In the early Middle Ages, Alexandria was a center of Arian heresy and underwent invasions by Arabs. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Ethiopia
A straightforward introduction to the history of Ethiopia from its earlist origins to the 17th century. Part of a larger work on the country of Ethiopia produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
A straightforward introduction to the history of Ethiopia from its earlist origins to the 17th century. Part of a larger work on the country of Ethiopia produced by the Library of Congress; a public domain document online here at the Medieval History site.
Kilwa Kisiwani
About Guide to Archaeology K. Kris Hirst has the history of Kilwa Kisiwani, the most important trading site on the Indian Ocean from the 11th through 16th centuries.
About Guide to Archaeology K. Kris Hirst has the history of Kilwa Kisiwani, the most important trading site on the Indian Ocean from the 11th through 16th centuries.
Castles in Africa Tour
Author Janice Dennie takes a multi-page look at interesting sites in Ethiopia, including the cities of Gondar and Axum, King Fasilides' Castle and Kusquam Castle.
Author Janice Dennie takes a multi-page look at interesting sites in Ethiopia, including the cities of Gondar and Axum, King Fasilides' Castle and Kusquam Castle.
Collapse -- Mali and Songhay
A brief overview at the CPB/Annenberg site covers the rise and fall of these west African empires.
A brief overview at the CPB/Annenberg site covers the rise and fall of these west African empires.
Kingdoms of the Medieval Sudan
Very useful guide for students, teachers, and history enthusiasts provides an introduction to Sudanic Africa and includes a glossary, photo gallery, self tests, and regional histories on Mali, Songhay, Hausaland and Kanem Bornu.
Very useful guide for students, teachers, and history enthusiasts provides an introduction to Sudanic Africa and includes a glossary, photo gallery, self tests, and regional histories on Mali, Songhay, Hausaland and Kanem Bornu.
Background to the epic of Sundiata Keita
Geography, religion, society and politics of Sundiata's Mali, by James A. Jones, Ph.D. of West Chester University.
Geography, religion, society and politics of Sundiata's Mali, by James A. Jones, Ph.D. of West Chester University.
The Medina of Marrakesh
Excellent photos (click for larger versions) accompany brief background on the twelfth-century mosque, at the Unesco Africa Revisited site.
Excellent photos (click for larger versions) accompany brief background on the twelfth-century mosque, at the Unesco Africa Revisited site.
Swahili Culture
A little background accompanies nine gorgeous photographs; click each for a larger version. From the Unesco Africa Revisited site.
A little background accompanies nine gorgeous photographs; click each for a larger version. From the Unesco Africa Revisited site.
Timbuktu
Brief history of the city in Mali, from the Encyclopedia Britannica, provided by Lynn Garry Salmon.
Brief history of the city in Mali, from the Encyclopedia Britannica, provided by Lynn Garry Salmon.