Ancient African Cities
Memory· Podcast · Season 2 · Episode 19

Ancient African Cities

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Sesi & Haleemah, Seyram & Bryan
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July 7, 202351:30
Pan-African
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Summary

Before colonisation, Africa was home to some of the most sophisticated cities of their time. Seyram and Bryan of @africasuntoldstories join this episode to travel through Great Zimbabwe, Timbuktu, Djenne-Djenno, and Benin City.
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