This extraordinary and eye-opening, four-part series reaches back in time to explore realms that rivaled Egypt, buildings as inspiring as medieval cathedrals, and art that speaks to us across the centuries. Lost Kingdoms of Africa casts new light on a long-neglected area of the world’s cultural heritage. Nubia Starting in the desert north of Khartoum, we journey to the ancient sites of Kerma Jebel Barkal, and Mero to explore a long-lost kingdom that may have fallen victim to climate change. Great Zimbabwe Shrouded in mystery, the ruins of Great Zimbabwe rise from an... unlikely spot in Africa’s interior. We trace an ancient gold-trading route inland from the eastern coast and explore the city that served as its source. Ethiopia Did the emperors of Ethiopia really descend from the Biblical King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba? We survey Judeo-Christian influences in the land’s art, language, and change architecture which date back centuries. West Africa The magnificent Benin bronzes in the British Museum inspire a quest for their origin. The search takes us to modern-day Nigeria and Mali, where the art of fine metalworking has thrived for generations. [show more]
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Four-part documentary series which examines the ancient kingdoms of Africa. In 'Nubia' presenter Gus Casely-Hayford journeys into the desert north of Khartoum in search of a kingdom that may have been lost due to climate change. 'Ethiopia' offers an examination of the history of Ethiopia and particularly the impact of religion on the country. 'Great Zimbabwe' sees the team follow an ancient gold-trading route. Finally, 'West Africa' follows Gus and his team to Nigeria and Mali as they search for the origins of the Benin bronzes held in the British Museum.
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