A mosque in Mali. From the 1950s many African countries won their independence. Today, the ancient kingdom of Benin is part of Nigeria and Asante is in Ghana.

These ancient kingdoms, many of which still exist today ... By the 12th century, it had become a dominant force in West Africa. Today, remnants of this empire can be seen in Borno and Adamawa states.

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Adorned with tall, slender pyramids, the wealthy Nile city of Meroë was the seat of power of Kush, an ancient kingdom and rival ... at the crossroads of inland African trade routes and caravan ...

In this series we explore the unknown corners of Africa, delving past the fame of the Big Five we uncover a treasure trove of Hidden Kingdoms, fertile ecosystems are brimming with natural secrets.

Visitors to Mapungubwe in Limpopo can discover an ancient African Kingdom, Southern Africa’s first, that was established at Mapungubwe Hill between 1200 and 1290 AD. This is where archaeologists ...