Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Ancient Africa - (Nubia) - Meroe

African Beginnings by James Haskins
A Brief Political and Geographic History of Africa by John Davenport
Wonders of the African World by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Discussion:
Meroe - an "island" city
Why Egypt could not conquer Meroe
Meroe's written language - still undeciphered

Activity:
Locate Meroe on a map
Picture study: Meroe's pyramids, statues, temples, city plan

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