Historical Timelines
History Across the Ages
Trace the arc of Pan-African and global Black history through documented eras, turning points, and civilizations — from the ancient world to the present day.
North & Northeast Africa3100 BCE – 400 CE
The Foundations of Civilization
Long before the rise of Greece or Rome, the African continent was home to some of the world's most sophisticated civilizations. From the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt to the iron-working kingdoms of sub-Saharan Africa, this era established the intellectual, architectural, and cultural foundations that would influence the ancient world.
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