Humanities 1010 with Prof. Candyce Sweet

Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been abandoned in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.

The 11 medieval monolithic cave churches of this 13th-century 'New Jerusalem' are situated in a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia near a traditional village with circular-shaped dwellings. Lalibela is a high place of Ethiopian Christianity, still today a place of pilmigrage and devotion.

The ruins of Great Zimbabwe – the capital of the Queen of Sheba, according to an age-old legend – are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries. The city, which covers an area of nearly 80 ha, was an important trading centre and was renowned from the Middle Ages onwards.

Discover a trove of Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts.

When did this tradition of building the Great Mosque of Djenne start?

Travel back to the 6th century AD and to the capital city of the Ethiopian Empire of Aksum. From experiencing the breathtaking landscapes and remote churches of the nearby mountains, to exploring the magnificent monuments of the city, we take you through what not to miss.

Journey back nearly 1,000 years and travel up the Nile to explore the medieval Nubian city of Kulubnarti – now in the north of modern-day Sudan.