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Lost Kingdom Of Cleopatra

Off the shores of Alexandria, the city of Alexander the Great, lies what is believed to be the ruins of the royal quarters of Cleopatra. A team of marine archaeologists led by Frenchman Franck Goddio made excavation on this ancient city from where Cleopatra, the last queen of the Ptolemies, ruled Egypt. Historians believe this site was submerged by earthquakes and tidal waves more than 1,600 years ago.

The excavations concentrated on the submerged island of Antirhodus. Cleopatra is said to have had a palace there. Other discoveries include a well-preserved shipwreck and red granite columns with Greek inscriptions. There were also founded two statues which were lifted out of the harbor. One was a priest of the goddess Isis; the other a sphinx whose face is said to represent Cleopatra’s father, King Ptolemy XII. The artifacts were returned to their silent, because the Egyptian Government says it wants to leave most of them in place to create an underwater museum

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sancophaleague: Yaa Asantewaa is one of the most courageous and revolutionary women I know. A Mother, a Warrior, and a Queen who loved her land just as much as her people. During the reign of the Asante Empire, Britain began to invade and control many of the African territories. They would exile many powerful African Kings which would lead to the destruction of the people and land. The British were known to abuse, rape, and kill many Africans and would steal the most valuable treasures in the land. Many of which have not been recovered to this very day. Two of these African rulers who would be exiled would be Queen Asantewaa’s Grandson and the King of the Asante Empire. This did not sit well with many but they felt powerless. To make matters worse, the British Governor, who referred to himself as “General of Ghana”, demanded the Asante Golden Stool. The Golden Stool was a symbol of the spirit of the Asante people. It was a Spiritual gift that Britain had no right to claim. At a conference, Yaa Asantewaa gave a speech that would shake the nation. She said, “Is it true that the bravery of the Ashanti is no more? I cannot believe it. It cannot be! I must say this: if you the men of Ashanti will not go forward, then we will. We the women will. I shall call upon my fellow women. We will fight the white men. We will fight till the last of us falls in the battlefields.” After the speech, she would lead one of the largest rebellions against the British colonial powers and the last major war led by African Woman.It is very important to know the contributions of Black woman like Yaa Asantewaa throughout history so that we may never grow ignorant of our Women’s worth. Queen Nana Yaa Asantewaa is an inspiration to people everywhere that courage is the most important virtue a person can possess. Written by @KingKwajo

sancophaleague:

Yaa Asantewaa is one of the most courageous and revolutionary women I know. A Mother, a Warrior, and a Queen who loved her land just as much as her people. During the reign of the Asante Empire, Britain began to invade and control many of the African territories. They would exile many powerful African Kings which would lead to the destruction of the people and land. The British were known to abuse, rape, and kill many Africans and would steal the most valuable treasures in the land. Many of which have not been recovered to this very day. Two of these African rulers who would be exiled would be Queen Asantewaa’s Grandson and the King of the Asante Empire. This did not sit well with many but they felt powerless. To make matters worse, the British Governor, who referred to himself as “General of Ghana”, demanded the Asante Golden Stool. The Golden Stool was a symbol of the spirit of the Asante people. It was a Spiritual gift that Britain had no right to claim. At a conference, Yaa Asantewaa gave a speech that would shake the nation. She said, “Is it true that the bravery of the Ashanti is no more? I cannot believe it. It cannot be! I must say this: if you the men of Ashanti will not go forward, then we will. We the women will. I shall call upon my fellow women. We will fight the white men. We will fight till the last of us falls in the battlefields.” After the speech, she would lead one of the largest rebellions against the British colonial powers and the last major war led by African Woman.It is very important to know the contributions of Black woman like Yaa Asantewaa throughout history so that we may never grow ignorant of our Women’s worth. Queen Nana Yaa Asantewaa is an inspiration to people everywhere that courage is the most important virtue a person can possess.

Written by @KingKwajo