The pyramids of Meroë in Sudan, built of granite and sandstone. Shutterstock In the West, cultural narratives about civilization, erudition and technological advancement center around the Middle East ...

Amid a revolution and subsequent coup, the country’s youth find inspiration in one of Africa’s great civilizations: the little-known kingdom of Kush. Ahmed Ibrahim Alkhair (at far left), wrapped in ...

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"The pyramid field of Meroe was huge and crowded. It was in fact divided into the West Cemetery, the South Cemetery and the North Cemetery. Situated on the east bank of the Nile, the town of Meroë ...

Troyen, Carol, et al., "American Paintings in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: An Illustrated Summary Catalogue," Boston, MA: Museum of Fine Arts, 1997, pg. 323.