Africa
Ancient Historians Describe Meroe in Ancient Africa
Read two passages, one by Herodotus and one by Strabo on Meroe, in Africa.
The Sons of Nubel and the Gildonic War
One after another the African sons of Nubel betrayed each other and were defeated by Rome.
Maps of Ancient Egypt
Maps of Ancient Egypt
Ethiopia: The Royal Tombs of Axum - From Archaeology at About.com
"Britannia was only the most distant Roman province then, when Aksum, with its capital over a mile above sea level on the 'roof of Africa', was listed by the Persian prophet Mani as the third kingdom of the world, with Rome, Persia and China."
Something Exceptional in Ethiopia: The Royal Tombs of Axum: A Visit by
Ancient Ethiopia gave birth to the kingdom of Aksum. Article from the Archaeology site at About.com.
Jugurtha - Numidian King Jugurtha
Jugurtha of North Africa fought against the Romans.
Important People in Ancient African History
Most of the following ancient Africans became famous through contact with ancient Rome.