Sudan has the most pyramids and these facts are not taught in school.

Which country has the most pyramids; Sudan is the answer.

Pyramid construction is recognized as Egyptian; Sudan has more than 350 pyramids, the most numerous in the world. Sudan has more than 350 pyramids, double the number found in Egypt.

They were constructed in Nubia to serve as tombs for royal families and wealthy citizens. Nubian pyramids differ from the Egyptian because they were built tall and narrow with offering temples.

The area of the Nile valley known as Nubia lies within present-day Sudan. Nubian pyramids are pyramids that were built by the rulers of the ancient Kushite kingdoms.

More than 350 pyramids grouped into five sites namely Meroë, El-Kurru, Jebel Barkal, Nuri, and later Sedeinga Sudan. They were constructed in Nubia over a period of a few hundred years to serve as tombs for the kings and queens and wealthy citizens.

Where are Sudan pyramids mostly located?

In a desert in eastern Sudan, along the banks of the Nile River, lies a collection of nearly 200 ancient pyramids. The Nile river is Sudan's primary water source; its major tributaries, the White Nile and the Blue Nile, meet at Khartoum to form the River Nile which flows northward through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.

With the exception of a ribbon of settlement that corresponds to the banks of the Nile, northern Sudan, which extends into the dry Sahara, is sparsely populated. Sudanese pyramids are far less well known nevertheless, Sudan pyramids older than Egypt.

Nuri Pyramids located about 10 km or 6 miles from Jebel Barkal 

About five pyramid locations where Sudan pyramids mostly located Meroë Pyramids, El-Kurru Pyramids, Nuri Pyramids, Jebel Barkal Pyramids and Sedeinga Pyramids.

Meroë Pyramids The most extensive Nubian pyramid site is at Meroë, which is located between the fifth and sixth cataracts of the Nile, approximately 240 kilometers 150 miles north of Khartoum. During the Meroitic period, over forty queens and kings, were buried there. 

South Cemetery features nine royal pyramids. Four of the pyramids belonged to Kings and five belonged to queens. One hundred and ninety-five other tombs complete the cemetery. 

North cemetery contains forty-one royal pyramids. Thirty belonged to kings, six to queens and five to other royals. The cemetery has three more non-royal tombs for forty-four. 

West Cemetery is a non-royal site. It contains some one-hundred and thirteen tombs. The pyramids of Meroe in the 1830s as the Italian doctor-turned-explorer and treasure hunter Giuseppe Ferlini blew the tops off about 40 tombs during his quest for treasure.

El-Kurru Pyramids El-Kurru was one of the royal cemeteries used by the Nubian royal family. El-Kurru pyramids including the tombs of King Kashta and his son Piye, together with Piye's successors Shabaka, Shaba taka, and Tanwetamani. 

Fourteen pyramids were constructed for their queens, several of whom were renowned warrior queens. Most of the pyramids date to the early part of the Kushite period, from Alara of Nubia 795–752 BC to King Nastasen 335–315 BC.

Nuri Pyramids Nuri is situated about 10 km or 6 miles from Jebel Barkal. Nuri was the burial place of 21 kings and 52 queens and princes including Anlami and Aspelta. The bodies of these kings were placed in huge granite sarcophagi. 

Aspelta's weighed 15.5 tons and its lid weighed four tons. The oldest and largest pyramid at Nuri is that of the Napatan king and Twenty-fifth Dynasty pharaoh Taharqa.

Jebel Barkal Pyramids Jebel Barkal or Gebel Barkal served as a royal cemetery during the Meroitic Kingdom. The earliest burials date back to the 3rd century BC having nine pyramids. 

Jebel Barkal is also a small mountain 98 meters or 321 feet tall located in Karima town in Northern State in Sudan, on a large bend of the Nile River, in the region called Nubia. 

In 2003, the mountain, together with the historical city of Napata which sits at its feet, was named World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

Sedeinga Pyramids These newly found groups of tiny sized pyramids were discovered near the village Sedeinga. The Sedeinga pyramids are a group of at least 35-80 small pyramids near Sedeinga, Sudan, built ca. 1 BCE. 

They were discovered between 2009 and 2012 and date to the time of the Kingdom of Kush, an ancient kingdom in Nubia. They range in size from about 7 meters or 24 feet to 75 centimeters 30 inches wide.

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Homemade authentic Egyptian spice mix

Dukkah, or Dukkha is an Egyptian spice mix of countless variations of herbs, toasted nuts, and spices sprinkled over eggs, meat, poultry, pasta, rice or vegetables. You can use Dukkah as a rub for grilled ostrich, steak, chicken or fish. 

Egyptian Dukkah is a traditional spice blend that consists of roasted nuts, seeds, and herbs. It is typically used as a dip for bread or fresh vegetables, or as a seasoning for meat, fish, or salads. Dukkah has a rich and nutty flavor that adds depth and complexity to any dish. 

Dukkah can be made with different combinations of ingredients, such as almonds, hazelnuts, sesame seeds, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Some variations also include dried fruits, coconut, or chili flakes. Dukkah is easy to make at home and can be stored in an airtight container for several weeks. 

To make dukkah, simply toast the nuts and seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden, then transfer to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the herbs and spices and pulse again until well combined. Enjoy your homemade Egyptian Dukkah with bread and olive oil, or sprinkle it over your favorite dishes for a delicious boost of flavor and texture.

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 5 min

Total time: 25 min

Egyptian Dukkah Herb Nut Spice Mix Recipe.

Ingredients:

½ cup cashew nuts toasted and chopped

¼ cup toasted sesame seeds

1 handful of chopped fresh coriander leaves

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well in an airtight container and store in a dry place.

Dukkah derives from the Arabic word for to pound.

Dukkah is a condiment that originated in ancient Egypt and has been widely used in the Middle East ever since. The name comes from the Arabic word for to pound, as the ingredients are roasted and ground together to form a coarse mixture. Dukkah typically consists of herbs, nuts, and spices, but the exact recipe varies depending on the region and personal preference. 

Some common ingredients are hazelnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Dukkah is often served as a dip with bread and olive oil, or sprinkled over salads, soups, eggs, or roasted vegetables. It adds a crunchy texture and a nutty, spicy flavor to any dish. Dukkah is a versatile and delicious way to enjoy the rich culinary heritage of Egypt and the Middle East.

Dukkah can also be used as a crust for poultry, meat, or fish, or as a topping for cooked proteins like halloumi or tofu. It can also be mixed with yogurt for an easy dip, or with soft cheese like goat cheese or ricotta for a spread. Dukkah can also be added to bread dough or challah for a flavorful twist. Dukkah is a simple way to add some crunch and spice to your meals and snacks.

Lighthouses of Egypt and Morocco

Cap Spartel Lighthouse in Morocco

Discover information on the oldest lighthouse in the world, the Pharos of Alexandria in the African country of Egypt.

Point Cires is a peninsula and two islands off the northern coast of Morocco within the Strait of Gibraltar. Strait of Gibraltar is a vital shipping channel connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, lying between southernmost Spain and northwestern most Africa. Strait of Gibraltar is 36 miles or 58 km long and narrows to 9 miles 15 km in width between Point Cires Morocco and Point Marroquí Spain.

The islands have a lighthouse and many years ago, people decided to explore Strait of Gibraltar waters by boat. During the day, they could find their way back to the landing-place by looking for a pile of rocks that had been left there. These were the first-day marks.

However, how could they find their way home at night? Since much of the shoreline looked very similar, groups had to light a bonfire on a high point to guide them to the right landing area. Still, later, they used a pole or a tripod to hang a metal basket containing a fire as a method of signaling.

The first lighthouses were actually given to us by nature herself. Sailors sometimes used landmarks such as glowing volcanoes to guide them. In the Ancient World, trading ships were eventually built enabling navigators to sail long distances to buy and sell goods. In the days of wooden ships with sails, the wind and waves could easily push them against the rocks and wreck them. Therefore, the need for lighthouses as warning signals arose.

Pharos of Alexandria is a lighthouse in Egypt and was the first one built about 280 B.C. Those records tell us that it was the tallest one ever built 450 ft. comparable to a 45 story skyscraper and used an open fire at the top as a source of light. The structure survived for 1,500 years until it was completely destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th Century. At night they believe its lighted fire could be seen for thirty miles, whereas by day it produced a column of smoke for a daymark. Today people who study or are interested in lighthouses pharologists. The name comes from that famous lighthouse.

Africa and Europe are separated by less than 9 miles at the Strait of Gibraltar making lighthouses vital to keeping people, cargo and ships safe. You cannot see colors or patterns at night, but you can see the lights. The two main purposes of a lighthouse are to serve as a navigational aid and to warn boats of dangerous areas. It is like a traffic sign on the sea.

El Hank Lighthouse of Morocco

Lighthouses of Morocco

This is a list of lighthouses in Morocco, which are located along both the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines of this North African country.

Old and Modern Lighthouses of Egypt and Morocco

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Morocco Lighthouses	Waterbody	Year Built	Light seen in Nautical Miles
Cap des Trois Fourches	Mediterranean	1909	19 nmi (35 km)
Cap Rhir Lighthouse	Atlantic	1931	22 nmi (41 km)
Cap Spartel Lighthouse	Atlantic	1864	30 nmi (56 km)
El Hank Lighthouse	Atlantic	1919	30 nmi (56 km)
Cap Malabata Lighthouse	Atlantic	Unknown	22 nmi (41 km)
Rabat Lighthouse	Atlantic	1920	16 nmi (30 km)
Sidi Bou Afi Lighthouse	Atlantic	1916	30 nmi (56 km)
Cap Sim Lighthouse	Atlantic	1917	21 nmi (39 km)

Alexandria Montazah Beach lighthouse of Egypt Abandoned Lighthouse

Lighthouses of Egypt

This is a list of lighthouses, beacons, headlights and towers in Egypt, which are located along both the Mediterranean and Red Sea coastlines.

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Name of Egyptian Lighthouses	Water	Year Built	Tower Height	Light seen in Nautical Miles
Alexandria Montazah Beach lighthouse	n/a	Abandoned Lighthouse	n/a	n/a
Ashrafi Juzur	Red Sea	1940	26 m (85 ft)	17 nmi (31 km)
Ayn Sukhnah	Red Sea	2008	39 m (128 ft)	22 nmi (41 km)
Birket Misallat	Red Sea	Unknown	39 m (128 ft)	18 nmi (33 km)
Bluff Point	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Brothers Islands Lighthouse	Red Sea	1883	31 m (102 ft)	17 nmi (31 km)
Burullus	Mediterranean	1992	39 m (128 ft)	20 nmi (37 km)
Daedalus Reef	Red Sea	1931	30 m (98 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Dahab Egypt	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Damietta	Mediterranean	1992	39 m (128 ft)	20 nmi (37 km)
El Agami	Mediterranean	Unknown	14 m (46 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
El Arish	Mediterranean	1997	20 m (66 ft)	18 nmi (33 km)
El Bahar Tower	Mediterranean	2008	42 m (138 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
El Dikheila Range Rear	Mediterranean	Unknown	27 m (89 ft)	17 nmi (31 km)
El Ghardaqa Range Front	Red Sea	Unknown	18 m (59 ft)	18 nmi (33 km)
El Ghardaqa Range Rear	Red Sea	Unknown	15 m (49 ft)	18 nmi (33 km)
El Mallaha	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Enterprise Passage	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
False Ras Gharib	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Giftun el-Saghir	Red Sea	Unknown	25 m (82 ft)	16 nmi (30 km)
Great Pass Beacon	Mediterranean	Unknown	21 m (69 ft)	16 nmi (30 km)
Jazirat Shakir	Red Sea	1889	20 m (66 ft)	22 nmi (41 km)
Lahata	Red Sea	Unknown	39 m (128 ft)	18 nmi (33 km)
Nuweibah	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Port Said Lighthouse	Mediterranean	1869/1997	39 m (128 ft)	20 nmi (37 km)
Qad Ibn Haddan	Red Sea	1987	39 m (128 ft)	22 nmi (41 km)
Qadd el Tawila	Red Sea	Unknown	39 m (128 ft)	18 nmi (33 km)
Ras Abu Darag	Red Sea	1926	30 m (98 ft)	19 nmi (35 km)
Ras Abu Sawmah	Red Sea	Unknown	28 m (92 ft)	16 nmi (30 km)
Ras Dib	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Ras el Shaqiq	Mediterranean	1987	15 m (49 ft)	20 nmi (37 km)
Ras el-Tin	Mediterranean	1848	55 m (180 ft)	21 nmi (39 km)
Ras Gharib	Red Sea	1987	39 m (128 ft)	22 nmi (41 km)
Ras Muhaggara	Red Sea	Unknown	39 m (128 ft)	18 nmi (33 km)
Ras Muhammad	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Ras Ruahmi	Red Sea	Unknown	24 m (79 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Ras Shukier	Red Sea	Unknown	17 m (56 ft)	22 nmi (41 km)
Ras Umm Sidd	Red Sea	1987	17 m (56 ft)	22 nmi (41 km)
Ras Zafarana	Red Sea	1862	25 m (82 ft)	17 nmi (31 km)
Ras Zeit	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Raschid	Mediterranean	1991	15 m (49 ft)	20 nmi (37 km)
Siyal Island	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Umm El-Kiman	Red Sea	Unknown	10 m (33 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)
Umm Qamar	Red Sea	Unknown	12 m (39 ft)	15 nmi (28 km)

Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, South Africa

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The Secret Language of African Herbs and Spices

Flowers may be beautiful, but in Africa, herbs and spices hold hidden power. South African herbal medicine practitioners — known as Nyanga — seek the nature of illness and its cure by meditating or going into a trance to receive guidance from ancestral spirits or God. In their practice, every herb and spice carries meaning, healing energy, and history.

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Herbal medicine has been Africa’s primary form of healing since ancient times. In South Africa today, flowers and foliage are distilled for essential oils used in aromatherapy, herbal treatments, and food. Herbs are typically the leafy parts of plants, while spices come from roots, bark, stems, or seeds — each holding cultural symbolism and medicinal power.

Did you know? Many African healers believe that herbs carry not just medicinal properties but spiritual energy. The Nyanga see each plant as a messenger from the ancestors, guiding healing and balance.

Cumin — Symbol of Fidelity

Cumin comes from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant. Native to Egypt and long cultivated across the Middle East, India, and Africa, cumin has flavored food and healed stomach ailments for thousands of years. In medieval Europe, it gained a romantic meaning — fidelity and lasting love. Brides baked cumin bread for husbands heading to war, and lovers carried cumin seeds for protection and devotion.

Sweet Basil — Good Wishes & Spiritual Protection

Basil’s fragrant leaves hold deep symbolic power. In Hindu tradition, holy basil is sacred to the goddess Tulasi. In African-Caribbean lore, basil is tied to the love goddess Erzuli. Italian folklore sees basil as a love charm and a sign of devotion. Yet in Victorian flower language, sweet basil symbolized best wishes while common basil warned of hatred — showing its dual nature of love and protection.

Chives — Usefulness & Healing

Chives, part of the allium family with garlic and onions, represent usefulness. Rich in choline, they support memory, muscle movement, and reduce inflammation. For centuries, chives have been valued not only as a culinary herb but also for strengthening the body and spirit.

Why Herbs Still Matter

Herbs and spices are more than flavor — they’re carriers of healing wisdom and cultural stories. In South Africa, the Nyanga healer embodies this belief, using nature’s gifts for both physical and spiritual well-being. Each leaf, root, or seed is part of a deeper language of health, love, and resilience.

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Ancestral Advice on Love: African Proverbs on Trust and Healing

African elders share ancestral advice on love and marriage through wise proverbs.

Love is more than emotion—it is a discipline, a rhythm, and a lifelong study. African proverbs remind us that what the heart desires, wisdom must sustain. When divorced couples share lessons learned from failure, they become modern griots of love, passing on ancestral advice that echoes across generations.

By contemplating their words, we gain insight into the intricacies of building and nurturing lasting connections. This reflection mirrors an African proverb on marital harmony that teaches balance between listening and leading within a relationship.

Sweetness and Struggle

As love evolves, its seasons shift between sweetness and trial—see the symbolism of honey in love and marriage for how African traditions frame vows, sweetness, and change. The sweetness of honey reminds us that pleasure and pain are bound together, and only through patience can harmony be restored.

When Words Wound

Communication can build or break a union. Mismatched expectations corrode trust. Consider wedding warnings from African proverbs that caution couples about misunderstanding each other’s intent. A single careless word can pierce more deeply than a spear.

Healing means naming the wound and rebuilding boundaries. These insights echo betrayal and healing in African proverbs, which remind us that love without honesty cannot survive the test of time.

Listening as an Act of Love

Communication is the hinge of trust. Learn African proverbs on communication in love to improve listening, tone, and timing. Silence, too, can speak volumes when used to create peace rather than distance.

Reflection and Renewal

Think about what you might be trying to avoid in your own relationships. Sometimes what feels like distance is a call to return to truth. As African ancestors teach, love that endures requires both forgiveness and courage. Every scar becomes a verse in your personal proverb of growth.

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• Good Communication African Proverbs — listen, speak, repair

FAQ: Ancestral Advice on Love

Why use African proverbs to understand love today?

Proverbs compress centuries of relationship experience into memorable guidance on trust, patience, and mutual respect—useful for modern couples.

What can divorced couples teach about lasting love?

Hard-won lessons: name problems early, communicate clearly, align expectations, and rebuild boundaries. Wisdom comes from reflection, not regret.

How do I apply these proverbs in real conflicts?

Pick one principle—listening before replying, for example—and practice it for 30 days. Track triggers, tone, and outcomes to make habits stick.

Which virtues matter most for resilient relationships?

Honesty, patience, curiosity, and humility. Proverbs frame these as daily practices, not abstract ideals.

Where can I explore related cultural insights?

See our guides on harmony, communication, and symbolic traditions in marriage linked above in Further Reading.

How to Fry Coconut Garden Eggs Eggplants.

Healthier version of fried eggplants is roasted eggplants, potatoes and vegetables

This simple Fried Eggplant recipe creates an easy crispy texture and only needs a couple of unique ingredients

Chic African Culture

What are garden eggs? Garden eggs are a smaller variety of the eggplant that is highly cultivated and valued in most sub-Saharan African countries.

The garden egg gets its name from the small size of the eggplant and is roughly the same size as a chicken egg. In African Igbo society, the garden egg represents fruitfulness and good fortune.

Fried Coconut Garden Eggs

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, peeled and finely diced

2 medium eggs, beaten

1½ coconut water

¼ cup coconut milk

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup coconut flakes

Ground dry hot peppers to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

Oil for frying in a deep fat fryer

Directions

Add all ingredients adding more flour if necessary to make a thick batter. Drop by spoonful's into hot oil until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel, sprinkle with additional salt and enjoy. 

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Oodles of interesting true and false fun facts plus stats to keep you in the know of African geography. 

Logger in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Did you know that The Sudd is a vast swamp in the north-central region of South Sudan in Africa? Formed by the White Nile, its size varies but can reach some 15% of the country's total area during the rainy season, making it is one of the world's largest wetlands.

Lake Victoria, the world's largest tropical lake and the second largest freshwater lake, is shared among three countries. Lying mainly in Tanzania and Uganda but bordering on Kenya Lake Victoria is a lifeline of Africa. North America's Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake.

There are about a dozen countries in the world that have two capitals, but only one has three, South African cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein.

Madagascar is the 4th large island in the world and is located in the Indian Ocean supporting a unique biota; about 90% of its plants and animals are found nowhere else on earth.

Did you know that there are four countries that make up the Horn of Africa, the eastern part of the continent that sticks out into the Indian Ocean? They are Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti (the initials spell SEED). The Horn designation is derived from its shape being reminiscent of a rhinoceros horn.

Africa has the most countries (54, 55 and 57) of any continent; 16 of these countries, 30% are landlocked.

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No less than five African countries have at least two national capitals (usually one serves as an administrative capital while the other seats the legislature). The countries are Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, eSwatini, and Tanzania

Two of the top ten rivers are the world's longest rivers, the Nile and the Congo - are in Africa, but it is the latter that is the world's deepest.

An exclave is a distinct territorial unit that is politically part of a larger country but not physically attached to it because of surrounding foreign territory. Angola has an exclave that is surrounded by both the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo. 

The coastal exclave of Cabinda in the north has borders with the Republic of the Congo to the north and with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south.

Political Map of Africa

Not many people realize it, but nine of the world's 25 largest countries by land area are in Africa; they are (in alphabetical order) Algeria, Angola, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Mali, Niger, South Africa, and Sudan.

Composed of 155 islands, Seychelles is Africa's smallest country. By far the largest island is Mahe, home to about 90% of the population and the site of its capital city of Victoria.

The Kalahari Desert covers a considerable part of this southern African country formerly known as Bechuanaland, the African country of Botswana.

Maritime piracy continues to be a concern in certain areas of the world. While successful pirate attacks have decreased off the East African coast, they have become more widespread off West Africa.

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The Sahara desert is not only the largest African desert but also the largest hot desert in the world occupying 3.3 million sq. miles and still growing larger. It extends over 25% of the continent and occupies many countries including Chad, Algeria, Sudan, Niger, Morocco, Mali, Libya, Egypt, Mauritania, and Tunisia.

Egypt is more than 96% desert yet supports a population of over 100 million people.

The South African national anthem employs the lyrics of five different languages.

The Horn of Africa on the continent's eastern coast contains the highest and lowest points in Africa - 5,895 meters (19,341 ft) above sea level (Kilimanjaro) in Tanzania and 155 meters (509 ft) below sea level (Lac Assal) in central-western Djibouti.

Abyssinia is the former name for African country Ethiopia

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Kenya 1900 to 1950 black and white photos of life, music, and smiles. Learn where Kenya is plus facts and key information.

African women making rugs in Kenya at Fort Hall near Nyeri in 1946.

Kenyan men listening to musical instruments, Mombasa, Kenya 1905

Coffee picking north of Nairobi Kenya in 1936

Kikuyu Tribe in Nyeri, Mt. Kenya 1935

Karantania market day between Nairobi and Nyeri in 1930

Rift Valley Nairobi Kikuyu woman on the road home 1920

Where in Africa is Kenya

Kenya is in Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania. Kenya has five border countries in all, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The population is heavily concentrated in the west along the shore of LakeVictoria; other areas of high density include the capital of Nairobi, and in the southeast along the Indian Ocean coast.

Kenya is the economic, financial, and transport hub of East Africa. The Kenyan Highlands comprise one of the most successful agricultural production regions in Africa; glaciers are found on Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest peak; unique physiography supports abundant and varied wildlife of scientific and economic value; Lake Victoria, the world's largest tropical lake and the second largest freshwater lake is shared among three countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Tourism also holds a significant place in Kenya’s economy. Tourism in Kenya is the second-largest source of foreign exchange revenue following agriculture. The total tourism arrivals for business and pleasure through air flights, cruise ships, and border travels for the financial year 2017 - 2018 grew by 6.8% to almost 1.5 million visitors compared to 1.4 million visitors for the financial year 2016 - 2017.

Tourism holds a significant place in Kenya’s economy

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Healing Gardening Ideas: Five Plants to Grow

Five most popular indigenous healing garden plants are aloe leaves, African ginger, milkweed, cancer bush and devils claw root.

Indigenous healing garden plants aloe leaves, African ginger, milkweed, cancer bush and devils claw root are African indigenous healing medicines.

Aloe Vera

Scent Memory: The crisp, clean scent of freshly cut aloe gel—like rainwater on green leaves with a subtle bitter undertone that promises healing.

Aloe leaves are traditionally used for stomach complaints, arthritis, eczema, conjunctivitis, hypertension, and stress. They are also used to treat skin irritations and bruises. Aloe produces two substances, gel and latex, which are used for medicines.

Aloe gel is the clear, jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe latex comes from just under the plant's skin and is yellow in color.

The useful parts of aloe are the gel and latex. The gel is obtained from the cells in the center of the leaf, and the latex is obtained from the cells just beneath the leaf skin.

Aloe vera's use can be traced back 6,000 years to early Egypt, where the plant was depicted on stone carvings. Known as the plant of immortality, aloe was presented as a funeral gift to pharaohs.

African Ginger

Scent Memory: The warm, spicy aroma that fills the air when African ginger root is crushed—a pungent blend of eucalyptus and rosemary with earthy undertones that speak of ancient healing traditions.

Fresh roots or rhizomes of African ginger are chewed to treat the flu in some parts of Africa. It can also be used for colds, asthma, to treat malaria and by women during menstruation. The plant has also been traditionally used as an appetite suppressant and sedative.

African ginger is darker in color and higher in oil content, giving a more pungent aroma with a strong scent between eucalyptus and rosemary. It has a high oil content and level of spiciness; therefore, it is usually preferred for the production of oils and balsams.

The ginger essential oil purchased from the shop is most likely African ginger and not the lighter colored ginger from the produce section of the supermarket.

Milkweed

Scent Memory: The faint, milky scent released when milkweed stems are broken—a subtle vegetative aroma that carries hints of green sap and earth, with the sweet perfume of its nectar-rich flowers attracting countless pollinators.

Stems of the milkweed plant are widely used as an appetite suppressant, thirst quencher, mood enhancer and as a cure for severe abdominal cramps, hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, indigestion, hypertension, and diabetes.

Over 450 insects are known to feed on some portion of the plant. Numerous insects are attracted to the nectar-laden flowers and it is not at all uncommon to see flies, beetles, ants, bees, wasps, and butterflies on the flowers at the same time.

Strong fiber can be extracted from the stem, which is durable underwater. Giant milkweed stems are kept in the seawater until they become soft and then fiber is extracted from the softened stems. This fiber is so strong that it is commonly used to make loops in the fishing lines from which hooks are suspended.

Fiber extracted from the stems was once used as a bowstring. Wood is used to make fine quality charcoal and gunpowder. Floss obtained from the fruit is used to stuff mattresses. The plant as a whole can be allowed to mulch in the soil to provide protection to crops against soil-borne microbes.

In traditional medicine, five parts of the plant, namely, roots, bark, leaves, flowers, and fruits are used to treat rheumatism. Leaves are considered as a good pain reliever. The matured leaves are smeared with sesame oil, warmed and pressed on aching body parts to provide relief from pain.

Cancer Bush

Scent Memory: The dry, herbal fragrance of cancer bush leaves when crushed—a slightly bitter, medicinal scent that carries the wisdom of generations of traditional healers who have trusted its healing properties.

Leaves of the cancer bush plant have been traditionally used to treat fever, poor appetite, indigestion, gastritis, peptic ulcer, dysentery, cancer, diabetes, colds and flu, cough, asthma, chronic bronchitis, kidney and liver conditions, rheumatism, heart failure, urinary tract infections as well as stress and anxiety.

It is a widespread, drought-resistant plant that grows in the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape provinces and some areas of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa. The Cape Floristic Region, one of the richest areas for plants in the world, is home to the Cancer Bush plant.

Cancer Bush is a medium-sized shrub, with fine grayish-green leaves and red, butterfly-shaped flowers. Its seedpods are large and balloon-like with a slightly reddish tint. Many of its names also refer to medicinal use, such as kankerbos cancer bush; Afrikaans, insiswa dispels darkness; Zulu, phetola to change; Tswana, and lerumo lamadi spear of the blood; North Sotho.

In South Africa, healers, such as herbalists, diviners, bush doctors, Rastafarians, alternative and allopathic medicine practitioners, and regular folks, use Cancer Bush. Cancer Bush is today still one of the most commonly used medicinal plants in the Western Cape of South Africa.

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Devil's Claw Root

Scent Memory: The earthy, slightly bitter aroma of devil's claw root when dried and prepared—a deep, grounding scent that speaks to its connection with the African soil and traditional healing practices passed down through generations.

The roots of devil's claw have been traditionally used for treating diseases of the liver, kidneys, and bladder. It can also be used to stimulate appetite, and for indigestion. There is some moderate evidence that devil's claw, an herb native to Africa, is beneficial for osteoarthritis of the spine, hip, and knee.

Devil's claw, scientifically known as Harpagophytum procumbens, is a plant native to South Africa. It owes its ominous name to its fruit, which bears several small, hook-like projections.

Traditionally, the roots of this plant have been used to treat a wide range of ailments, such as fever, pain, arthritis, and indigestion.

Devil's claw alternative names are unicorn plant, double claw, Arizona devil's claw, and red devil's claw. The plant has a long history of use as food and fiber by native peoples and is a flowering plant of the sesame family.

Aloe leaves are traditionally used in indigenous healing gardens

Natural Aloe Water Recipe

Ingredients

3 thick aloe leaves

2 cups water

Directions

Cut aloe leaves lengthwise and scrape gel off aloe leaves into a cup with a tight fitting lid. Add water and shake well. Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Drink mixture 1-2 times daily to help flush out toxins from the body.

Scent Memory: The refreshing, slightly bitter aroma of freshly prepared aloe water—a clean, green scent that carries the crispness of the plant's gel with a subtle earthy undertone that promises purification.

Here are 30 clear ancestral enemy African proverbs and sayings on love, hate, war and peace; the messages are clear.

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African proverbs are common African sayings used by honored ancestry. The African proverb is not only used by regular peoples but also by the wisest and brightest of world scholars.

By using African proverbs, parents encourage their children, teachers instructed their pupils, authors impressed their readers, orators moved their auditors and preachers warned and guided their congregations in ways of uprightness and truth.

Leaders of men in all departments of life have used African proverbs with confidence and power and quoted them freely in their meetings and counsels. African proverbs have enriched the tales of travelers, strengthened the convictions of moralists, been received as warnings by the wayward, furnished rules of conduct for tradesmen consoled the downtrodden and depressed and stimulated the young to an earnest endeavor.

In ancient times, the influence of African proverbs over the hearts and lives of kinsmen was second only to the words from God. Few people dared to question the African proverb truthfulness and authority. African proverbs enabled them not only to win their independence but to overcome the many trials and disappointments inseparable from the task of building up a new kingdom.

Through African Proverbs as through African folklore, songs, traditions, rhymes, superstitions, and customs, we trace the moral and ethical development of African wisdom and learn the workings of the mind.

They are the wisdom of the ages, but their wisdom is not found in their depth of thought or breadth of vision but rather in what Samuel Taylor Coleridge called their common sense in an uncommon degree. Their wisdom is not the wisdom of the schools but of the village, the farm, and the elder.

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Thirty ancestral African proverbs and sayings on love, hate, war, and peace.

• Optimism leads to riches and pessimism leads to poverty. - Ghanaian Proverb
• A man dies, but his word lives forever. - Sudanese Proverb
• Your lips are your enemy. – Ethiopian Proverb
• If you want to eat honey, follow the bees. - South African Proverb
• If generously shared, a flea can be bitten twice. - Ghanaian Proverb
• You will die poor if you rely on relatives. – Rwandan Proverb
• One should either become a pillar or lean against one. – Ethiopian Proverb
• A wise man plans for tomorrow, a fool plans only for today. - Ugandan Proverb
• The patient person eats ripe fruit. - Ghanaian Proverb
• Learn politeness from the impolite. – Egyptian Proverb

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It is well with my soul African proverbs

• An Army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an Army of lions led by a sheep. Kenyan Proverb
• A large chair does not make a king. - South Sudanese Proverb
• The way a chief acts affects the entire village. - Ugandan Proverb
• A king cannot reign without the support of the elders. - Burundian Proverb
• Words of a good King do not lock all the doors; they leave the right door open. – Zambian proverb
• When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield. - Ugandan Proverb
• The wise chief does not eat from two sides. - Malawian Proverb
• He who fears the sun will not become chief. - Ugandan Proverb
• When a king has good counselors, his reign is peaceful. - Ghanaian Proverb
• When you befriend a chief, remember that he sits on a rope. – Ugandan proverb
• The sole of the foot is exposed to all the dirt of the road. - Malawian Proverb
• Wisdom is not in the eye, but in the head. – eSwatini Proverb
• A person being prepared beforehand is better than after-reflection. – The Gambia Proverb
• A sharp word is as tough as a bowstring. – Togolese Proverb
• He who forgives ends the quarrel. – Liberian Proverb
• Throats are alike in swallowing. – Tanzanian Proverb
• A sharp word cannot be cured. – eSwatini Proverb
• If you seek to obtain by force, what God has not given you will not receive it– Ghanaian saying
  

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