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Global Connection - Nubia

NUBIA: THE PASSAGE FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN TO THE HEART OF AFRICA

Consider how geography made Nubia so important throughout the ancient world. NOTICE how Egypt provided a link between Africa and the Mediterranean.

"Put Yourself There" online assignment: "Salvaging the Nubian Heratage"

Imagine - It's 1959, construction work of the high dam of Aswan is beginning, dooming the temples and monuments of Nubia to be submerged by the water of the lake. You are a UNESCO worker assigned to mobilizing forces within the UN to safeguard the Nubian heritage. In light of the narrative below, what should you keep in mind when organizing safeguarding mission, how do you build outside support for project? What has Nubia'a role been through the ages? How would you set up the Nubia Museum? Now, almost 25 years later, what have we learned about Nubia and it's significance?

Added Links:

• Take a look at the Nubia Salvage Project
• RENOWN: UNEARTHED FROM RUINS
• More on the Nubia Museum
• More Nubia Links

Today's Connection:

Can you think of a modern day Nubia - a geographic place or route where there has been a convergence of cultures? How has that place influenced the surrounding communities and beyond?