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In a significant act of cultural restoration, the Netherlands has officially returned a priceless, 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt. The stone head, believed to come from Luxor, depicts a high-ranking official from the era of Pharaoh Thutmose III and resurfaced at a Dutch art fair in Maastricht in 2022. It was looted during the 2011 Arab […]
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A 2,000-year-old portrait from Roman Egypt, set for auction at Sotheby’s, is stunning viewers with its strikingly modern sensibility. This encaustic painting, part of the renowned Fayum mummy portraits, depicts an older man with hazel eyes and a lifelike, individualized presence that feels centuries ahead of its time. Created in the 1st century AD, it […]
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Archaeologists in northern Malawi have uncovered what may be the world’s oldest cremation pyre containing adult remains, reshaping ideas about early human societies. Discovered at the foot of Mount Hora, this ancient site dates back roughly 9,500 years. The carefully constructed pyre held burned bone fragments from an adult woman, along with ash, charcoal, and […]
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Scientists have uncovered the oldest known evidence of poisoned weapons, after detecting toxic residues on 60,000-year-old arrow tips found in South Africa. The discovery, published in Science Advances, pushes back the use of poison in hunting by at least 25,000 years and highlights the ingenuity of early humans. Chemical analysis revealed that the poison likely […]
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A Journey Through Time and Culture Welcome to Africa.com’s spotlight feature on the Museums of Nigeria, an extraordinary collection of cultural institutions that preserve, celebrate, and display the rich tapestry of Nigeria’s history and diverse communities. From the coastal landscapes of Lagos to the historical city of Jos, Nigeria’s museums serve as a beacon of […]
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Fortaleza of Maputo Fortaleza of Maputo museum is an onsite military history museum that provides a chance to learn something about the area’s colonial days. It’s one of the oldest and most important structures in Mozambique’s largest city. The museum offers a glimpse into Maputo’s colonial history. Built by the Portuguese in the 18th century, […]
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Abderrahman Slaoui Museum The Abderrahman Slaoui Museum (Arabic: متحف عبد الرحمن السلاوي) is a museum in Casablanca, Morocco. It is named after Abderrahman Slaoui, Moroccan businessman and art collector who died in 2001.The museum was founded by the Abderrahman Slaoui Foundation, and has been open since May 2012. The museum displays the collection of its […]
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Blue Penny Museum The Blue Penny Museum, a museum dedicated to the history and art of Mauritius, is situated at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius. It opened in November 2001. The museum collection includes the 1847 Blue Penny and Red Penny stamps. The stamps were bought in 1993 for $2,000,000 by […]
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Muso Kunda Museum of Women The Muso Kunda Women’s Museum, established in 1995, is an institution dedicated to showcasing and promote the cause of women in Mali. The Museum was founded by Malian feminist and historian Adame Ba Konaré in Bomako. The museum seeks to break stereotypes of women, celebrate their contributions, defend their rights […]
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Chichiri Museum The Chichiri Museum, also known as the Museum of Malawi, is a historical and cultural museum located in Blantyre, Malawi. The Museums of Malawi, initially known as the Nyasaland Museum, was established through legislation in May 1957. The current museum building was constructed in 1965 at Chichiri Hill in Blantyre, using funds from […]
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