Gates embarks on an epic journey through Egypt and Sudan in search of ancient Nubia — an ancient African civilization which once rivaled Egypt. Be the first to contribute! In The Swahili coast, Gates travels along the coasts of Kenya and Tanzania, to the island of Lamu, the old trading port of Mombasa, the ruins of Gede and to Zanzibar. The name field is required. Please re-enter recipient e-mail address(es). For centuries, they were merchants in the ancient commerce between the interior of Africa and the countries of the Indian Ocean, dealing mainly in ivory, gold, and slaves from Africa and in cloth and beads from Asia. Image provided by: CDC/ Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAM. Islam was also well established along the Swahili Coast by the 12th century, though elements of indigenous African religions remained. 1 videocassette (120 min.) I appreciate each and every one of you for joining, viewing, and shopping on my website! http:\/\/id.loc.gov\/vocabulary\/countries\/xxu> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/1239511> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/810745> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/1215273> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/1896819> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/9438329599#Place\/africa_east> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/9438329599#Place\/nubia> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/9438329599#Place\/egypt> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/1139887> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/862898> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/9438329599#Place\/meroe_extinct_city> ; http:\/\/id.worldcat.org\/fast\/1208755> ; http:\/\/worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/id\/9438329599> ; http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/title\/-\/oclc\/224368961> ; http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/9438329599#Place\/africa_east>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/9438329599#Place\/egypt>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/9438329599#Place\/meroe_extinct_city>, http:\/\/experiment.worldcat.org\/entity\/work\/data\/9438329599#Place\/nubia>, http:\/\/id.loc.gov\/vocabulary\/countries\/xxu>, http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/title\/-\/oclc\/224368961>.
Taglines This installment of the series Wonders of the African World explores the Swahili Coast. Each town is formed around its central mosque attended by the men (women may not enter mosques). A distinctive Swahili architecture had emerged, which reflected these influences. To do so distinguished them from their slaves; as merchants, to claim family ties with their Asian partners made good business sense (as did also their early adoption of Islam); the British colonial administrators of East Africa separated "Arabs" from "Natives" by giving the former legal and tax advantages, and for this reason also many Swahili claimed Arabian identity. Please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours.
Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Plot Summary submission guide. The black kingdoms of the Nile. Pyramids, ruined temples and royal tombs survive the deserts of Sudan. Used with permission. He explores the nature of the Swahili people, whether African or Arab, and also the history of the slave trade, central to the culture. : sound, color ; 1/2 in. The early people of this area worked in farming, fishing, and iron working. Who Are the Swahili People? It looks like we don't have any Plot Summaries for this title yet. "Wonders of the African World with Henry Louis Gates Jr." The Swahili Coast (TV Episode 1999) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Although parts of the Swahili Coast remained under Omani control, European colonialism eventually brought an end to slave trading, and more generally undermined the Swahili's traditional role as East African middlemen. The E-mail Address(es) field is required. OCLC’s WebJunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus issues in their communities. http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/224368961> ; http:\/\/purl.oclc.org\/dataset\/WorldCat> ; Copyright © 2001-2020 OCLC. The half-million people known as Swahili live along the coastline of East Africa from Somalia to Mozambique. RELATED STORIES

They have never formed a single polity, but are a cluster of groups each with its own occupation, way of life, and ranked position. Despite their pride in their own civilization, at various times they have claimed to have come from Arabia or Persia, even though historical, archaeological, and linguistic evidence show this to be unfounded. ©1999 Microsoft Corporation. Separate up to five addresses with commas (,). _____ 11. Their name, "The People of the Coast", was given to them by the rulers of the Sultanate of Zanzibar, who looked down on the local inhabitants and gave them this derogatory name; the Swahili rarely use it themselves, preferring those of their particular towns. Beginning in the late 19th century, European colonial rule brought further changes to Swahili society. What is the most widely used language in East Africa today? The journey presents an intriguing historical puzzle: Who are the Swahili people? Who are the Swahili? Their language is taught in the United States as a basic "African" language, but few if any Swahili ever crossed the Atlantic as slaves: they themselves exported slaves across the Indian Ocean to Arabia and the East. [2]. Be the first to contribute! Swahili identity is unique, but it is not a single uniform one. Synopsis To their ports came sailing ships from Arabia and India and foot caravans from the African interior. You may send this item to up to five recipients. Over the next three centuries migrant groups moved south by ship, establishing settlements both on the coast and on adjacent islands. Arab ancestry thus became a marker of status. Especially during the 19th century, Swahili caravans traveled far into the interior in search of slaves and ivory, and some of these traders established inland trading posts. Are they Truly African? Cities such as Mogadishu and Mombasa, now major industrial ports, have attracted many migrants from the East African interior. I'm the owner and creator of this website! # Wonders of the African world. written and presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. ; produced by Wall to Wall Television. Download "Wonders of the African World... Episodes 1 & 2 {Black Kingdoms of the Nile & The Swahili Coast}" Stiahnite si video "Wonders of the African World...Episodes 1 & 2 {Black Kingdoms of the Nile & The Swahili Coast}" priamo z youtube. The subject field is required. The Swahili coast\n, In The black Kingdoms of the Nile, Gates journeys through Egypt and the Sudan and through the desert to Meroe, in search of ancient Nubia and the great civilization that once rivalled Egypt. Wonders of the African World with Henry Louis Gates Jr. The half-million people known as Swahili live along the coastline of East Africa from Somalia to Mozambique. Parents Guide. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. Your Web browser is not enabled for JavaScript. Pyramids, ruined temples and royal tombs survive the deserts of Sudan. Mombasa Man on Swahili Identity And along the Nile lie the ruins of an ancient Nubian capital the oldest city so far uncovered in the whole of Africa. Their sophisticated lifestyle and their being literate and Muslim gave credence to these claims despite their lacking any real foundation.