Africa
Amsterdam exhibit invites us to see the faces of ancient Egypt
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An exhibition in the Netherlands brings guests face to face with the realistic portraits of ancient Egyptians produced in the Roman period.
Africa
Archaeologists in Egypt uncover missing half of famous Ramses II statue
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The newly discovered upper half of a famous statue of Ramses II was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Africa
Amazigh communities in Morocco welcome their New Year now officially recognized.
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The Amazigh new year has roots in honoring the land, the harvest, and the agrarian cycle. This year Morocco officially celebrates the holiday.
Africa
Excavations uncover new images of Isis-Aphrodite and Harpocrates
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Two recent excavations in Egypt have uncovered new terracotta figures of several Egyptian deities, including Isis, Isis-Aphrodite, and Harpocrates, the god of silence.
Africa
Witchcraft accusations get pushback in Africa
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Though much work remains, two recent events in Africa highlight some resistance against witchcraft accusations.