25 Misterios de la Antigua África Que Los Científicos No Pueden Explicar

Summary

This video explores 25 fascinating and mysterious aspects of Africa's history, highlighting ancient civilizations, unexplained artifacts, and historical enigmas. From the ruins of Great Zimbabwe to the submerged city of Cleopatra, it delves into the complexities of Africa's past. The video also touches on the enigmatic Calendar of Adam, megalithic circles in Senegambia, and the lost Kingdom of Aksum. It provides a captivating look at how ancient Africa's rich heritage continues to intrigue researchers and shape our understanding of history.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Great Zimbabwe was a thriving city that covered 7.22 km² and possibly housed 18,000 people at its peak.
• 😀 The decline of Great Zimbabwe is attributed to the depletion of gold mines, leading to economic collapse and political instability.
• 😀 Cleon (Alexandria) was a port city that sank in 101 BC due to natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and rising sea levels.
• 😀 Excavations of Cleon revealed ancient remains, including a Nile boat, statues, and coins from its prosperous past.
• 😀 The Monomotapa Kingdom, rich in gold, was known for its lavish palaces but suffered from internal conflicts and Portuguese involvement in the 17th century.
• 😀 The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 marked the formal partitioning of Africa among European powers, although some countries had no direct claims.
• 😀 Homo Naledi, an ancient species discovered in South Africa, displayed advanced behaviors, including using fire and intentionally burying their dead.
• 😀 The ruins of Blau Bch Kral in South Africa are thought to have been built by the Boconni people in the 10th century for agricultural and livestock purposes.
• 😀 The Kingdom of Axum was a major trading power in East Africa, controlling key trade routes between Rome and India, but collapsed around 960 AD.
• 😀 Adam’s Calendar, a mysterious stone circle in South Africa, is speculated by some to be the oldest man-made structure, though its purpose is still debated.
• 😀 The Senegambia megalithic circles are the largest known collection of stone circles and burial mounds, used for rituals and ceremonies, and are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Q & A

What is the Great Zimbabwe, and what are its key features?

The Great Zimbabwe is an ancient city located in Zimbabwe, built primarily using dry-stone walls. It spans an area of 7.22 square kilometers and may have once housed 18,000 people. Its main features include the Hill Complex, the Valley Complex, and the Great Enclosure with 11-meter-high stone walls, believed to have served as a royal residence and ritual space.

What factors contributed to the decline and abandonment of the Great Zimbabwe?

The decline of the Great Zimbabwe is thought to have been caused by the collapse of its economy due to the depletion of gold mines, leading to political instability and famine.

What is the significance of the ancient Egyptian city of Heracleion (also known as Thonis)?

Heracleion was a port city in ancient Egypt, located in the Mediterranean near Alexandria, which sank around 101 BC. Its ruins were discovered in 2000 in the Abu Qir Bay. Earthquakes, tsunamis, and rising sea levels weakened the city's foundations, leading to its submersion.

What was the role of the Kingdom of Mutapa (Monomotapa) in Africa’s history?

The Kingdom of Mutapa, also known as the Monomotapa Empire, was an influential African kingdom that spanned parts of modern-day Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, and Botswana. It thrived from around 1450 AD, particularly due to its vast gold resources, until it collapsed in the 18th century due to internal conflicts and foreign interference.

How did the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 impact Africa?

The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 involved European powers dividing Africa among themselves. Although the conference formalized the colonization and trade regulations, many territories were already being claimed through bilateral agreements. Seven of the 14 participating states left the conference without any African territories.

What is Homo naledi, and why is its discovery significant?

Homo naledi is an extinct species of hominin found in South Africa in 2014. The discovery of fossils from at least 15 individuals in the Rising Star Cave was groundbreaking, as it suggested that this species may have buried its dead, a practice previously thought to be unique to modern humans.

What are the ruins of Blaauklippen, and what purpose did they serve?

The Blaauklippen ruins are a series of stone walls built by the Bantu-speaking Bapedi people in South Africa. Estimated to date back to the 10th century, these walls were likely used for corralling livestock, creating agricultural terraces, and possibly as defense structures in response to external threats.

What was the Kingdom of Axum, and what made it historically significant?

The Kingdom of Axum was an ancient civilization located in modern-day Ethiopia, Eritrea, and parts of Sudan, which flourished from the 1st century AD. It was a powerful trading kingdom, controlling routes between Rome and India, and even became one of the world's four great powers according to the Persian prophet Mani.

What is the Adam's Calendar in South Africa, and what makes it mysterious?

The Adam's Calendar is a stone circle located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, believed to be the oldest man-made structure in the world. Discovered by pilot Johan Hein in 2003, its purpose and origin remain unknown, but it is thought to have astronomical significance as a calendar or ritual site.

What is the significance of the megalithic circles of Senegambia?

The megalithic circles of Senegambia, located in modern-day Senegal and Gambia, are the largest concentration of megalithic structures in the world. These sites, including burial mounds and stone circles, date back thousands of years and were likely used for burial and ritual purposes. They were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006.