Often flowing over its banks several feet, the Nile deposited layers of silt and dirt rich in nutrients and natural fertilizers on the surrounding land. C. The power of the pharaohs and the overall wealth of the kingdom waxed and waned for nearly three millennia, with intermittent periods of strife and civil war in between more prosperous times. John Henrik Clarke An in-depth examination of Nile Valley civilization and its influences on the development of modern culture.

The region was known as Nubia, present-day southern Egypt, and northern Sudan, spanning from the Nile River Valley to the Red Sea. While not a perfect book, this work otherwise succeeds in demonstrating that collectively, people of Afrikan descent have contributed greatly to the world. Of course, the success of this book also brings to light other questions and cultural dilemmas that still have not been answered, which I will pose.Ralph Epperson purports to uncover hidden and sinister meanings behind all the symbols found on the Great Seal of the United States, committing America to "A Secret Destiny. Browder rarely falters, and instead of arriving at baseless assumptions, he always allows the critical mind to decide for itself, which is proof of his merit as an exemplar and true student of both his field and his personal beliefs. Ivan van Sertima's arguments on an Afrikan presence in the Americas, which Browder relies on primarily for his arguments regarding Afrikan influence on Native American populations, especially the Olmecs, also have been debunked. From their rise to their fall, he acts as a muse for history, stopping along at key moments to contemplate various details, such as their mark on other civilizations, including our own.

Contrary to the Blue Nile, the White Nile River is calm and for many months can be swamp-like shallow conditions. As noted, Browder is more adept at challenging the biases of Eurocentrism and exploring its effect on our world history, Kemet's legacy, and Afrikan consciousness than he is at shaping a convincing global narrative of Kemetian influence.The Nile River continues to be the lifeline of North Africa, moving people and goods, while providing sustainability. Anthony Browder took what Jackson, Clarke, and Jochannan wrote about in their books and translated it so that the average person could read and understand it. The Nile River allowed the earliest civilizations to flourish in spite of the surrounding harsh desert climate. While Browder largely avoids the pitfalls of this biased form of thought and makes arguments for Afrikan unity- casting away the Afrikan-American label so that they can reconnect with the heritage torn from them- and a respect for all religious concepts, I'm afraid many will miss the larger message Browder tries to convey with his survey of Kemetian influences on our society.

A portion of the proceeds from sales will go to supporting the critical work of Okunini Anthony Browder and the ASA Restoration Project and the IKG Cultural Resource Center – https://ikgculturalresourcecenter. Egyptians established major cities at Memphis and Thebes along with many others in the Nile River delta. The river flows from the highlands of Ethiopia during the monsoons and merges with the Nile at the town of A?The well-documented whitening of Afrikan history is explored, and as a true critical thinker, Browder poses interesting questions without forcing us to accept his point of view. Nile River's seasonal flooding: The Nile River's seasonal flooding takes places during the summer months; this allows the soil to become nutrient-rich. The river valley is currently home to over 250 million people that depend on the resources of the Nile River for survival. Europeans have claimed the non-African creation of Egypt to downgrade the position of African people in world history. I strongly recommend this piece on Kemet as the launching pad for a journey through Afrika's many civilizations and their contributions to the world.

Stacy is currently a highly qualified, certified high school and adjunct professor; she has taught English 5th - 12th grade during her career.It has shown me a wonderful world where god like people existed and ruled for thousands of years before the stolen and misinterpreted 'Adam and Eve' lie.