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In this remarkable work, Dr. Ediho Lokanga, presents a synopsis of mathematical activities in Africa over the last few centuries. Relying on several historical works and direct knowledge of various academic sources, combined with his mathematical background, the author draws a rich picture of mathematical activity in Africa, stressing the critical and fundamental contributions made by ancient Africans in the field of mathematics. Beyond Eurocentrism: The African Origins of Mathematics and Writing fills a gap in the current literature focusing on Africa, a continent rarely explored by scholars in academia. #mathematics #history #anthropology #historyofmathematics #Africanhistory #africa #Eurocentrism #algebra #geometry #trigonometry #ancientegypt #Kongo #Panafricanism #Africanunion

📚 RSVP NOW - FREE Reading Group: Origins: Studies in the Cosmogony of the Ancient Near East - led by Alistair Robertson Have you ever wondered about the origins of life and the universe? If you have, you are not alone. The ancients sought to answer these questions of “origins” as well through what scholars call cosmogony (how the physical world came into being) and cosmology (how the world functions). This reading group will explore various understandings of the world and how it came into being by exploring the cosmogonies and cosmologies of the ancient Near East. Through primary source readings from Mesopotamia (Enki and the World Order, Enūma Eliš), Egypt (Memphite Theology, various coffin and pyramid texts), and the Levant (Genesis 1-2, Psalm 104) students will see that we share much in common with the ancients. We will learn how the ancients attempted to explain our relationship to the world as humans who inhabit it. In so doing, our shared human experience will shed ancient light on these modern questions and perhaps spur new answers to our questions of origins. 🗓 Tuesdays @ 11 am, June 11th - 25th ➡️ RSVP REQUIRED - https://lnkd.in/gg3g4FyB 💕 SASA Summer 2023 Reading Groups are a generous grant from the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. #education #archaeology #educational #educationmatters #educationforall #classicalstudies #school #leadership #knowledge #learning #historic #knowledgeispower #teaching #archeology #careerdevelopment #resources #archaeologist #ancientcivilization #ancienthistory #ancientworld #history #fyp #romanempire #egypt #ancientegypt #classicalstudies #rome #ancientgreece #AncientNearEast #ANE

Ulfberht Swords are a group of about 170 medieval swords found primarily in Northern Europe, dated to 9th-11th Centuries AD, with blades inlaid with inscription +VLFBERH+T or +VLFBERHT+. The word "Ulfberht", a Frankish personal name, possibly indicating the origin of the blades. Ulfberht swords most likely originated in Rhineland region (Austrasia, core region of Frankish realm, later part of Franconian stem duchy). Frankish origin of the swords has long been assumed because of the form of personal name Ulfberht. Despite their assumed Frankish origin, majority of the swords have been found in Northern Europe. Rather than being traded items, the swords were most likely exported as loot, ransom or contraband prohibitions in Carolingian capitularia made it illegal to sell to foreigners at the time. Three specimens have been found as far afield as Volga Bulgaria (at the time part of Volga trade route). The original Ulfberht sword type dates to 9th or 10th Century AD, but swords with Ulfberht inscription continued to be made at least until the end of Viking Age in 11th Century AD. A notable late example found in Eastern Germany, dated to 11th or possibly early 12th Century, represents the only specimen that combines the Vlfberht signature with a Christian "in nomine domini" inscription (+IINIOMINEDMN). As a given name, Wulfbert is recorded from 8th-10th Centuries AD. H4 #history #history #historyfacts #historyinthemaking #historylovers #Egypt #egyptology #egyptianmuseum #egyptshots #egyptology #archology #archology #acient #acientegypt #Acientcity #acienthistory #pharaoh #pharaons #pharaohhound #Museum #MuseumFromHome #museumtour

𝐀 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. The revelation came when an image displaying the ancient symbols was shared online, catching the attention of researchers and enthusiasts. This unexpected find has sparked significant interest in the academic community, offering new insights into the language and culture of a civilization that had previously been shrouded in mystery. The symbols appear to be part of an alphabet used by this ancient society, providing a rare glimpse into their communication methods. Researchers are now analyzing the characters to decode their meanings and understand the linguistic structure. This discovery highlights the growing importance of digital platforms in unearthing historical artifacts and emphasizes how modern technology can aid in the preservation and study of ancient cultures. The collaboration between social media users and academic researchers demonstrates a unique fusion of contemporary digital tools and traditional archaeological methods, paving the way for future discoveries and a deeper understanding of our shared human heritage. #Archaeology #AncientCivilization #DigitalDiscovery #LostLanguage #HistoricalFinds #SocialMediaImpact #Linguistics #CulturalHeritage #TechInArchaeology #AcademicResearch #Linkedinauthors #Research #Linkedin

Princeton University Doctoral Dissertations, 2011-2023 Near Eastern Studies Title: The Invention of Palestine Authors: Foster, Zachary Jacob Advisors: Schayegh, Cyrus Contributors: Near Eastern Studies Department Keywords: history of Palestine maps of Palestine Middle East history Nations and nationalism Origins of Palestinian identity Palestine Subjects: Middle Eastern history Issue Date: 2017 Publisher: Princeton, NJ : Princeton University URI: https://lnkd.in/dEjj7kya Alternate format: The Mudd Manuscript Library retains one bound copy of each dissertation. Search for these copies in the library's main catalog: catalog.princeton.edu Type of Material: Academic dissertations (Ph.D.) Language: en Appears in Collections: Near Eastern Studies

Did you know that The Centre for Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (CLABS) was established in 2007? It offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying the Late Antique and Byzantine Empire broadly during the period c. AD 300 to AD 900. It has the aim of fostering interest in the Late Antique period in western Europe and the Byzantine Empire in the Balkans, north Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. Find out more about CLABS here: https://lnkd.in/eKtheGJe #WeAreUoN #Classics #Archaeology #Research The networks are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result may change for reasons of, for example, research developments or legislative changes. The networks displayed here are an example of typical networks, not a definitive list.

#ResearchTheme Methodologies of interpretation At the root of building a picture of the past from the evidence available to us, whether that be a classical text, a statue or an archaeological assemblage, lie methodologies of interpretation. The Department focuses on histories of scholarship, hermeneutics, the transmission and reception of historical cultures across time, and explicit reflection on disciplinary differences in discussing texts, visual culture and archaeology. By doing so, our research contributes to this fundamental aspect of the study of the past. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/em_QWvFT #WeAreUoN #Classics #Archaeology #Research The research themes are inspired by the research interests of our staff and as a result may change for reasons of, for example, research developments or legislative changes. The research themes displayed here are an example of typical research themes, not a definitive list.

🌟 Uncovering Ancient Mysteries: Göbekli Tepe 🌟 Are you fascinated by history and ancient civilizations? Dive into the extraordinary world of Göbekli Tepe, the world's oldest temple complex, predating Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids by millennia. 🔍 In our latest blog on Multiverse of Knowledge, explore: The incredible architecture and carvings Theories about its purpose and significance The story behind its discovery and ongoing excavations Intriguing facts and mysteries still being unraveled Join us on a journey back to the dawn of human civilization and discover the secrets of Göbekli Tepe that challenge our understanding of history. 👉 Read the full blog here : https://lnkd.in/dsP8xQ4s and let’s discuss the marvels of our ancient past! Follow Multiverse of Knowledge for more insights and updates on history, science, and culture. #Archaeology #History #GöbekliTepe #AncientCivilizations #Discoveries #HumanHistory #Blog #MultiverseOfKnowledge

Social Formations in the Ancient World: From Evolution of Humans to the Greek Civilisation By Rakesh Kumar (ISBN 9781032625164/9781032569253) https://lnkd.in/gDtd-vZa This book encapsulates a long period of history of human progress by highlighting crucial social, economic, and cultural dynamics. It presents recent historiography and new analytical tools used to analyse multi-dimensional themes involved in social formations in different parts of the world. This is a reader-friendly book with simple and lucid language and fulfils the pressing needs of students studying the course on Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the ancient and medieval world at various universities across the world. The summary, key words, and representative questions at the end of each chapter would assist in revision and a better understanding of the issues dealt with therein. A detailed chapter-end reference would enable and motivate the readers to engage in further studies for a better understanding of the themes. This book will be of interest to students, researchers, and academics in the area of history – ancient and medieval world history, in particular, and anthropology. It will also be an interesting read for general readers interested in knowing about the ancient and medieval world. #History #WorldHistory #SocialFormation #AncientWorld #MedievelWorld

Introduction to the Babylonian Map of the World–the Oldest Known Map of the World – with Irving Finkel “Taking a first glance at the Babylonian Map of the World, few of us could recognize it for what it is. But then again, few of us are anything like the British Museum Middle East department curator Irving Finkel, whose vast knowledge (and ability to share it compellingly) have made him a viewer favorite on the institution’s Youtube channel. In the Curator’s Corner video above, he offers an up-close view of the Babylonian Map of the World — or rather, the fragment of the clay tablet from the eighth or seventh century BC that he and other experts have determined contains a piece of the oldest map of the known world in existence. “If you look carefully, you will see that the flat surface of the clay has a double circle,” Finkel says. Within the circle is cuneiform writing that describes the shape as the “bitter river” that surrounds the known world: ancient Mesopotamia, or modern-day Iraq. Inside the circle lie representations of both the Euphrates River and the mighty city of Babylon; outside it lie a series of what scholars have determined were originally eight triangles. “Sometimes people say they are islands, sometimes people say they are districts, but in point of fact, they are almost certainly mountains,” which stand “far beyond the known world” and represent, to the ancient Babylonians, ‘places full of magic, and full of mystery.’” - Video (17:59) https://lnkd.in/dKwaiRBg FROM our group, “Arts, Cultural Heritage and History of Ideas: Antiquity to the 18th Century” (https://lnkd.in/d66CSxM ). Welcome to join! Please, write the basic info on your LI profile if interested to join the group. #history #archaeology #Babylon #map #ancient #cuneiform #video