Name: The African Origin of Civilization
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
ISBN: 9781613747360

Cheikh Anta Diop

Mercer Cook

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

Myth or Reality

The African Origin of Civilization

The author presents documentary evidence supporting his theory that Egyptian civilization was of Black origin

Myth Or Reality

Harrison Murchison 

At first it's not clear why Diop is addressing some topics because the book doesn't clearly layout the prevailing thoughts on the origins of Kemet. After reading the book and engaging more people about the origins it becomes more clear that things like Berber culture, Ancient Libya and other cultures in proximity must be examined with scrutiny before claims can be made and proven. To me it was a good read, i've checked many of the sources and come away confident that the aim of Diop was to not usurp the history of others ethnicities but rather place the indigenous African within his/her proper context in the formation of this ancient civilization. If you are new to Egyptology I would say this book holds up well and you will not find yourself embarrassed by discussing most of the content within it.

The African Origin of Civilization Myth or Reality

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