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The African Origin of Civilization by Cheikh Anta Diop

The African Origin of Civilization

Myth or Reality

Cheikh Anta Diop, Mercer Cook

Chicago Review Press · Print & ebook · July 1, 1989

Now in its 30th printing, this classic presents historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence to support the theory that ancient Egypt was a black civilization.

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Who it’s for
A cross-disciplinary case invites a closer look at ancient Egypt’s place in African history.
Themes
Ancient Egypt as a black civilization
Genres
Ancient Egypt, African Studies, Archaeology

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About this book

Now in its 30th printing, this classic presents historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence to support the theory that ancient Egypt was a black civilization.

Reading the Evidence

A cross-disciplinary case invites a closer look at ancient Egypt’s place in African history.

Come here for

  • Historical, archaeological, and anthropological perspectives
  • A question about civilization, identity, and history

Expect

  • An argument built across several fields
  • A sustained look at a contested historical claim

Where it sits

Ancient Egypt89%
African Studies30%
Archaeology30%

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Publisher categories

  • North African History
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Civilizations
  • Global Black Studies
Authors
Cheikh Anta Diop, Mercer Cook
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Published
July 1, 1989
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Ancient Egypt as a black civilization
Reading lane
North African History