Foundations of an African Civilisation: Aksum and the northern Horn, 1000 BC - AD 1300 (Eastern Africa Series, 19)
This book explores the historical foundations of Aksum and the northern Horn of Africa from 1000 BC to AD 1300. Part of the Eastern Africa Series, it examines the region's cultural and political evolution based on archaeological and historical sources, providing a key resource for understanding early African civilizations.
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Foundations of an African Civilisation examines the early history of Aksum and the northern Horn of Africa, spanning from 1000 BC to AD 1300. It provides a comprehensive overview of the region's development as a significant center in Eastern Africa.
The book is part of the Eastern Africa Series, volume 19, offering insights into the archaeological and historical evidence that shaped this civilization. Author David W. Phillipson draws on established research to outline key periods and influences.
This work contributes to understanding the broader context of African history, highlighting Aksum's role in trade, culture, and political structures over more than two millennia.
Through detailed analysis, it addresses the transitions and enduring legacies of the Aksumite period in the northern Horn.
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