The difference between North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
Jan 28, 2016 · But in some parts of North Africa, specifically Morocco, upper Egypt and the region right North of the Sahel; people tend to have phenotypes that would classify them as a sort of a transitional appearance between North Africans and Sub-Saharan Africans.
Is the image of North Africa as a "lost" ancient bread basket a …
Oct 13, 2017 · It is often commented that North Africa was a breadbasket in antiquity, but there is a perception that it declined afterwards. While there may be some truth to this, in that the medieval period saw economic disruption, is it really true? Has North Africa really declined as a bread basket? This...
Bláland – Blámenn | History Forum
May 29, 2016 · ‘Bláland’ is a term used by Viking Age Scandinavians to describe North Africa. Moors from North Africa and Spain, who were taken prisoner during Viking raids in the Mediterranean (859-62) and who finished up on the Dublin slave market were described as 'blue men’ (Norse: blámenn, Irish: fir...
Jesus born in africa and black era - History Forum
Jan 27, 2018 · Jesus was born in Africa. The Gospels explicitly state that Jesus was born in "Bethlehem of Judah in the time of King Herod" (Mt 2,1 cf. 2: 5, 6, 8, 16), (Lk 2, 4:15), (Jn 7: 40-43) . In ancient times, including the time of Jesus, Bethlehem of Judah was considered part of Africa. Until the construction of the Suez Canal, Israel was part of Africa. This view was to last …
Christianity in Ancient North Africa - History Forum
Apr 28, 2020 · In North Africa, from the second half of the second century, the most abundant and dynamic Western Christian community, from the outset of the Latin language, took off in all social circles.
The myth of “The War without hate” in North Africa
Jan 31, 2011 · Despite this repression, 25% of the population of Tripoli was still Jewish in 1941 and 44 synagogues were maintained in the city. In 1942, German troops fighting the Allies in North Africa occupied the Jewish quarter of Benghazi, plundering shops and deporting more than 2,000 Jews across the desert.
The Byzantine defence of North Africa | History Forum
Oct 22, 2024 · The early seizure of the lightly defended provinces of Cyrenaica and Tripolitania by the muslims placed a wedge between Egypt and Africa, if ever there were much connection 5) Rebellions and civil wars - the Byzantines especially had many rebellions among troops in Africa, Sardinia and Sicily, right back to the time of Soloman and John Troglita.
The German & Italian fuel situation during WW2 - History Forum
Jul 17, 2022 · The Axis had to transfer oil between the two countries by either rail cars or barges on the Donau and neither transportation corridor was sufficient. Libyan oil fields had not been exploited at the time and even if they had the installations would have been extremely vulnerable due to the ongoing fighting in North Africa.
Atrocities in north africa committed by the french - History Forum
The North-Africans also committed horrors but it is not a particular case, it's the history of many countries which were occupied by a foreign strength. But if you want to speak about the new law on the Armenian genocide, a thread exists already.
Ancient/Roman Ports in North Africa | History Forum
Oct 23, 2024 · I came across this when trying to identify a port, might be useful. Though what I was looking for had another couple of names as well, when you add in various languages ancient and modern and various time periods. There's a comprehensive map and also a list...