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General Category => Science, Technology and Knowledge => History => Topic started by: rangerrebew on June 17, 2017, 11:48:18 am
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Archaeologists in Ethiopia uncover ancient city in Harlaa
16 June 2017
A forgotten city thought to date back as far as the 10th century AD has been uncovered by a team of archaeologists in eastern Ethiopia.
Artefacts from Egypt, India and China have been found in the city in the Harlaa region.
The archaeologists also uncovered a 12th Century mosque which is similar to those found in Tanzania and Somaliland.
Archaeologists says this proves historic connections between different Islamic communities in Africa.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-40301959