Tagged: African heritage

  1. nok-ind: Apedemek Apedemek, “the lord of royal power,” was a Nubian lion god, and at the Apedemek Temple at Naqa, south of Meroe, relief’s show Apedmek worshiped by the royal family. The kings were always seated upon lion thrones. Temple relief’s show the enemies of the king subdued by, and in some cases devoured by, lions. It has been stated that lions were kept in the Lion Temple, as living symbols of Apedemek. Interestingly, research has revealed that the worship of the ancient Egyptian lioness goddess, Sekhmet, could have been originally introduced into Egypt from Sudan. One wonders what other leonine-related mysteries exist unrevealed and unknown at the sites of the civilization of Nubia. The lion of ancient times was also a symbol of wisdom. King Solomon was at times symbolized as a lion. In first Book of Kings (10: 19-20) Solomon’s throne is described: “The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays [handrests] on either side on the place of the seat and two lions stood beside the stays. And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps there was not the like made in any kingdom.” The lion was the emissary of the sun, symbolizing light, truth, regeneration, and a god of fertility. Source: http://wysinger.homestead.com/apedemek.html nok-ind: Apedemek Apedemek, “the lord of royal power,” was a Nubian lion god, and at the Apedemek Temple at Naqa, south of Meroe, relief’s show Apedmek worshiped by the royal family. The kings were always seated upon lion thrones. Temple relief’s show the enemies of the king subdued by, and in some cases devoured by, lions. It has been stated that lions were kept in the Lion Temple, as living symbols of Apedemek. Interestingly, research has revealed that the worship of the ancient Egyptian lioness goddess, Sekhmet, could have been originally introduced into Egypt from Sudan. One wonders what other leonine-related mysteries exist unrevealed and unknown at the sites of the civilization of Nubia. The lion of ancient times was also a symbol of wisdom. King Solomon was at times symbolized as a lion. In first Book of Kings (10: 19-20) Solomon’s throne is described: “The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays [handrests] on either side on the place of the seat and two lions stood beside the stays. And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps there was not the like made in any kingdom.” The lion was the emissary of the sun, symbolizing light, truth, regeneration, and a god of fertility. Source: http://wysinger.homestead.com/apedemek.html
    nok-ind: Apedemek Apedemek, “the lord of royal power,” was a Nubian lion god, and at the Apedemek Temple at Naqa, south of Meroe, relief’s show Apedmek worshiped by the royal family. The kings were always seated upon lion thrones. Temple relief’s show the enemies of the king subdued by, and in some cases devoured by, lions. It has been stated that lions were kept in the Lion Temple, as living symbols of Apedemek. Interestingly, research has revealed that the worship of the ancient Egyptian lioness goddess, Sekhmet, could have been originally introduced into Egypt from Sudan. One wonders what other leonine-related mysteries exist unrevealed and unknown at the sites of the civilization of Nubia. The lion of ancient times was also a symbol of wisdom. King Solomon was at times symbolized as a lion. In first Book of Kings (10: 19-20) Solomon’s throne is described: “The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays [handrests] on either side on the place of the seat and two lions stood beside the stays. And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps there was not the like made in any kingdom.” The lion was the emissary of the sun, symbolizing light, truth, regeneration, and a god of fertility. Source: http://wysinger.homestead.com/apedemek.html
    nok-ind: Apedemek Apedemek, “the lord of royal power,” was a Nubian lion god, and at the Apedemek Temple at Naqa, south of Meroe, relief’s show Apedmek worshiped by the royal family. The kings were always seated upon lion thrones. Temple relief’s show the enemies of the king subdued by, and in some cases devoured by, lions. It has been stated that lions were kept in the Lion Temple, as living symbols of Apedemek. Interestingly, research has revealed that the worship of the ancient Egyptian lioness goddess, Sekhmet, could have been originally introduced into Egypt from Sudan. One wonders what other leonine-related mysteries exist unrevealed and unknown at the sites of the civilization of Nubia. The lion of ancient times was also a symbol of wisdom. King Solomon was at times symbolized as a lion. In first Book of Kings (10: 19-20) Solomon’s throne is described: “The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays [handrests] on either side on the place of the seat and two lions stood beside the stays. And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps there was not the like made in any kingdom.” The lion was the emissary of the sun, symbolizing light, truth, regeneration, and a god of fertility. Source: http://wysinger.homestead.com/apedemek.html

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    Apedemek

    Apedemek, “the lord of royal power,” was a Nubian lion god, and at the Apedemek Temple at Naqa, south of Meroe, relief’s show Apedmek worshiped by the royal family. The kings were always seated upon lion thrones. Temple relief’s show the enemies of the king subdued by, and in some cases devoured by, lions. It has been stated that lions were kept in the Lion Temple, as living symbols of Apedemek. Interestingly, research has revealed that the worship of the ancient Egyptian lioness goddess, Sekhmet, could have been originally introduced into Egypt from Sudan. One wonders what other leonine-related mysteries exist unrevealed and unknown at the sites of the civilization of Nubia.
    The lion of ancient times was also a symbol of wisdom. King Solomon was at times symbolized as a lion. In first Book of Kings (10: 19-20) Solomon’s throne is described: “The throne had six steps, and the top of the throne was round behind: and there were stays [handrests] on either side on the place of the seat and two lions stood beside the stays. And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps there was not the like made in any kingdom.”

    The lion was the emissary of the sun, symbolizing light, truth, regeneration, and a god of fertility.

    Source: http://wysinger.homestead.com/apedemek.html

  2. blackacrylic:

    The Roots of Q-Tip – A Tribe Called Djola

    Today @OkayAfrica shared this video of Q-Tip tracing his maternal ancestry back to the Djola people of Guinea-Bissau with the help of African Ancestry. It’s very cool that Q-Tip was open enough to explore his genetic history. The impact caused by the loss of ancestral memory amongst people of African descent is never really discussed. In order to acknowledge this loss you would have to seriously engage with the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade - a moment in history many people would rather side step than have honest conversations about. It is an understanding of the past that makes moments like this so profound.  

  3. Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) Aspelta is one of the best known kings of Kush. Although his exact dates are not known, he probably came to throne about 600 BC and died about twenty years later. He is thought to have been a great grandson of Taharqa, the last important Kushite ruler of Egypt (690-664 BC). Aspelta left many inscriptions, and he seems to have been the last of the Kushite kings actively to make plans to re-conquer Egypt. His scheme must have been discovered prematurely, for Kush was invaded in 593 BC by an army of the Egyptian king, Psammeticus II (ca. 594-588 BC). Aspelta’s armies were defeated; the holy city of Napata was attacked and burned; and Aspelta fled to his southern capital Meroe, which henceforth became the chief royal residence of Kush. Aspelta is known to have constructed temples there, and fragments of his statues have been found as far south as Khartoum. His pyramid tomb at Nuri was the finest built during the Napatan period. References: Ancient Nubia: Map & History of Rulers(2004) From the Tomb of King Aspelta (Ancient Africa’s black kingdoms) [Online]available from: http://wysinger.homestead.com/kingaspalta.html Education Development Center, Inc. (2001) Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) (Nubianet) [Online]available from: http://www.nubianet.org/exhibits/aspelta.html
    Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) Aspelta is one of the best known kings of Kush. Although his exact dates are not known, he probably came to throne about 600 BC and died about twenty years later. He is thought to have been a great grandson of Taharqa, the last important Kushite ruler of Egypt (690-664 BC). Aspelta left many inscriptions, and he seems to have been the last of the Kushite kings actively to make plans to re-conquer Egypt. His scheme must have been discovered prematurely, for Kush was invaded in 593 BC by an army of the Egyptian king, Psammeticus II (ca. 594-588 BC). Aspelta’s armies were defeated; the holy city of Napata was attacked and burned; and Aspelta fled to his southern capital Meroe, which henceforth became the chief royal residence of Kush. Aspelta is known to have constructed temples there, and fragments of his statues have been found as far south as Khartoum. His pyramid tomb at Nuri was the finest built during the Napatan period. References: Ancient Nubia: Map & History of Rulers(2004) From the Tomb of King Aspelta (Ancient Africa’s black kingdoms) [Online]available from: http://wysinger.homestead.com/kingaspalta.html Education Development Center, Inc. (2001) Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) (Nubianet) [Online]available from: http://www.nubianet.org/exhibits/aspelta.html
    Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) Aspelta is one of the best known kings of Kush. Although his exact dates are not known, he probably came to throne about 600 BC and died about twenty years later. He is thought to have been a great grandson of Taharqa, the last important Kushite ruler of Egypt (690-664 BC). Aspelta left many inscriptions, and he seems to have been the last of the Kushite kings actively to make plans to re-conquer Egypt. His scheme must have been discovered prematurely, for Kush was invaded in 593 BC by an army of the Egyptian king, Psammeticus II (ca. 594-588 BC). Aspelta’s armies were defeated; the holy city of Napata was attacked and burned; and Aspelta fled to his southern capital Meroe, which henceforth became the chief royal residence of Kush. Aspelta is known to have constructed temples there, and fragments of his statues have been found as far south as Khartoum. His pyramid tomb at Nuri was the finest built during the Napatan period. References: Ancient Nubia: Map & History of Rulers(2004) From the Tomb of King Aspelta (Ancient Africa’s black kingdoms) [Online]available from: http://wysinger.homestead.com/kingaspalta.html Education Development Center, Inc. (2001) Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) (Nubianet) [Online]available from: http://www.nubianet.org/exhibits/aspelta.html
    Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) Aspelta is one of the best known kings of Kush. Although his exact dates are not known, he probably came to throne about 600 BC and died about twenty years later. He is thought to have been a great grandson of Taharqa, the last important Kushite ruler of Egypt (690-664 BC). Aspelta left many inscriptions, and he seems to have been the last of the Kushite kings actively to make plans to re-conquer Egypt. His scheme must have been discovered prematurely, for Kush was invaded in 593 BC by an army of the Egyptian king, Psammeticus II (ca. 594-588 BC). Aspelta’s armies were defeated; the holy city of Napata was attacked and burned; and Aspelta fled to his southern capital Meroe, which henceforth became the chief royal residence of Kush. Aspelta is known to have constructed temples there, and fragments of his statues have been found as far south as Khartoum. His pyramid tomb at Nuri was the finest built during the Napatan period. References: Ancient Nubia: Map & History of Rulers(2004) From the Tomb of King Aspelta (Ancient Africa’s black kingdoms) [Online]available from: http://wysinger.homestead.com/kingaspalta.html Education Development Center, Inc. (2001) Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) (Nubianet) [Online]available from: http://www.nubianet.org/exhibits/aspelta.html
    Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) Aspelta is one of the best known kings of Kush. Although his exact dates are not known, he probably came to throne about 600 BC and died about twenty years later. He is thought to have been a great grandson of Taharqa, the last important Kushite ruler of Egypt (690-664 BC). Aspelta left many inscriptions, and he seems to have been the last of the Kushite kings actively to make plans to re-conquer Egypt. His scheme must have been discovered prematurely, for Kush was invaded in 593 BC by an army of the Egyptian king, Psammeticus II (ca. 594-588 BC). Aspelta’s armies were defeated; the holy city of Napata was attacked and burned; and Aspelta fled to his southern capital Meroe, which henceforth became the chief royal residence of Kush. Aspelta is known to have constructed temples there, and fragments of his statues have been found as far south as Khartoum. His pyramid tomb at Nuri was the finest built during the Napatan period. References: Ancient Nubia: Map & History of Rulers(2004) From the Tomb of King Aspelta (Ancient Africa’s black kingdoms) [Online]available from: http://wysinger.homestead.com/kingaspalta.html Education Development Center, Inc. (2001) Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) (Nubianet) [Online]available from: http://www.nubianet.org/exhibits/aspelta.html

    Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC)

    Aspelta is one of the best known kings of Kush. Although his exact dates are not known, he probably came to throne about 600 BC and died about twenty years later. He is thought to have been a great grandson of Taharqa, the last important Kushite ruler of Egypt (690-664 BC). Aspelta left many inscriptions, and he seems to have been the last of the Kushite kings actively to make plans to re-conquer Egypt. His scheme must have been discovered prematurely, for Kush was invaded in 593 BC by an army of the Egyptian king, Psammeticus II (ca. 594-588 BC). Aspelta’s armies were defeated; the holy city of Napata was attacked and burned; and Aspelta fled to his southern capital Meroe, which henceforth became the chief royal residence of Kush. Aspelta is known to have constructed temples there, and fragments of his statues have been found as far south as Khartoum. His pyramid tomb at Nuri was the finest built during the Napatan period.

    References:

    Ancient Nubia: Map & History of Rulers(2004) From the Tomb of King Aspelta (Ancient Africa’s black kingdoms) [Online]available from: http://wysinger.homestead.com/kingaspalta.html

    Education Development Center, Inc. (2001) Aspelta, King of Kush (ca. 600-580 BC) (Nubianet) [Online]available from: http://www.nubianet.org/exhibits/aspelta.html

  4. swaggerlikejesus: Pyramids near Bagrawiyah, northern Sudan. This was the area of Meroë, the ancient capital of Kush. swaggerlikejesus: Pyramids near Bagrawiyah, northern Sudan. This was the area of Meroë, the ancient capital of Kush.

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    Pyramids near Bagrawiyah, northern Sudan. This was the area of Meroë, the ancient capital of Kush.

    (via theafricatheynevershowyou)

  5. Punu Mask From Gabon, This mask is going on Auction for a estimated 250,000-400,000 EUR at the Sotheby’s. If African spirituality and its relics are so primitive and backward then why does the Sotheby’s sell them for a starting price of €300,000/£260,000/413,000.Now why is that?

    Punu Mask From Gabon,

    This mask is going on Auction for a estimated 250,000-400,000 EUR at the Sotheby’s.

    If African spirituality and its relics are so primitive and backward then why does the Sotheby’s sell them for a starting price of €300,000/£260,000/413,000.
    Now why is that?

  6. nok-ind:

    Ancestral Voices: Esoteric African Knowledge

    A educational documentary, opening up a much-needed debate about traditional African spiritual systems; their cosmologies, ideologies and underlying ethical principles.

    Modern science no longer refutes the origins of mankind being in Africa and similarities in the cosmological ideologies of African esoteric systems with those found many established world religions today, suggest that it was not only people that migrated, but also concepts and themes that then provided bedrock for the formation of other systems of belief.

    The documentary aims to shed light on a topic shrouded in much mystique, negativity, superstition and ignorance, to allow for informed discourses on the subject without fear of persecution or oppression.

  7. Before the Slave Trade: African World History in Pictures. Robin Walker Before The Slave Trade provides novices to Black History and teachers of Egyptology or African Civilizations with key photographic images as visual proof of the greatness of the Black past. Such visual resources are always necessary and it is important that such resources are readily accessible, especially as teaching material.     This book bridges the immense gap between what scholars know about the early history and achievements of Black people and what the general public knows. This gulf has unfortunately remained constant for over a hundred years.   This book serves as both an introduction and a supplementary volume to our much larger work When We Ruled. There is almost no overlap between the two books but they complement each other well.    It shows the role of Black men and women in the development of high cultures in Africa before the coming of the Europeans. It also shows the role of Black men and women in the origin and evolution of high cultures that have shaped the world, such as Ancient Nubia, Ancient Egypt, Carthage, and the Moorish Empire. Challenging the view that the African was peripheral to the development of world civilisation, it also shows the critical role of Black people in the ancient civilisations of the East (i.e. Phoenicia, Judah, Arabia Felix, Sumer, Elam, and the Indus Valley). Finally, it discusses the role of Africans in the ancient and medieval history of Central America. This is an essential book for everyone. Especially for African and African descendent people. The most important characteristic of this book is that the sources are referenced and cross referenced leaving no room for misinterpretation and vague claims. Some of the illustrations are beautiful and inspiring. Another important is that most of the sources are European, which eliminates any doubt of bias from the author. Click here for more

    Before the Slave Trade: African World History in Pictures. Robin Walker

    Before The Slave Trade provides novices to Black History and teachers of Egyptology or African Civilizations with key photographic images as visual proof of the greatness of the Black past. Such visual resources are always necessary and it is important that such resources are readily accessible, especially as teaching material.    

    This book bridges the immense gap between what scholars know about the early history and achievements of Black people and what the general public knows. This gulf has unfortunately remained constant for over a hundred years.  

    This book serves as both an introduction and a supplementary volume to our much larger work When We Ruled. There is almost no overlap between the two books but they complement each other well.    It shows the role of Black men and women in the development of high cultures in Africa before the coming of the Europeans. It also shows the role of Black men and women in the origin and evolution of high cultures that have shaped the world, such as Ancient Nubia, Ancient Egypt, Carthage, and the Moorish Empire. Challenging the view that the African was peripheral to the development of world civilisation, it also shows the critical role of Black people in the ancient civilisations of the East (i.e. Phoenicia, Judah, Arabia Felix, Sumer, Elam, and the Indus Valley). Finally, it discusses the role of Africans in the ancient and medieval history of Central America.

    This is an essential book for everyone. Especially for African and African descendent people. The most important characteristic of this book is that the sources are referenced and cross referenced leaving no room for misinterpretation and vague claims. Some of the illustrations are beautiful and inspiring. Another important is that most of the sources are European, which eliminates any doubt of bias from the author.

    Click here for more

  8. arcdirect: Possibly the most comprehensive survey of the African American legacy, as evidenced through historically interpreted places and objects, on the Web.  African Amercian History and Ethnography, a distance learning resource from National Parks Service -from Brown, Audrey and Ericka Hill 2006 African American - Heritage and Ethnography: A Self-Paced Training Resource, Ethnography Program, National Park Service, Washington, DC.http://www.cr.nps.gov/ethnography/aah/AAheritage/index.htm

    arcdirect:

    Possibly the most comprehensive survey of the African American legacy, as evidenced through historically interpreted places and objects, on the Web. 

    African Amercian History and Ethnography, a distance learning resource from National Parks Service

    -from Brown, Audrey and Ericka Hill

  9. Nok: Mansa Musa - One of the Richest men who ever lived

    Image 1. Mansu Musa on his pilgrimage to Mecca

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    Mansa Musa, ‘The Lion of Mali’ was the tenth mansa, better known as “king of kings” or “emperor”, of the Malian Empire of Mali West Africa. He became one of the most powerful and wealthiest leaders of his time. He made Mali’s name renowned in the imaginations of European…