Pointed out how close Alexandria and ancient civilizations were to Egypt, how most of what we call ancient Egypt was actually a really small space in the north, likely at the mouth of the Nile, and below it all was the rest of Africa, circled, with the words:
I didn't really list them as African more Mediterranean, same as I don't list Mediterranean or the British and Irish as European.
Geography plays a huge part in culture and being on an Island or living close to a sea greatly changes that to the rest of the continent not just mentally but physically.
Ancient Egyptians were African, yes, but not sub-Saharan African, which is what black liberation theology appropriators want everyone to think.
Reminds me of a meme I can't find anymore.
Pointed out how close Alexandria and ancient civilizations were to Egypt, how most of what we call ancient Egypt was actually a really small space in the north, likely at the mouth of the Nile, and below it all was the rest of Africa, circled, with the words:
"Not a single fucking pyramid"
Egypt being in Africa is a stupid technicality. Anyone that considers Egyptian civilizations representative of Africa is an idiot.
There is the one that shows elephant dung thatched hut vs Notre Dame, both built circa 1300s.
I didn't really list them as African more Mediterranean, same as I don't list Mediterranean or the British and Irish as European.
Geography plays a huge part in culture and being on an Island or living close to a sea greatly changes that to the rest of the continent not just mentally but physically.