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- Metallurgy and Technological Mastery in Ancient Africa. The realms of ancient Africa were a crucible of innovation, witnessing remarkable strides in metallurgy and tool-making that shaped civilizations.
- Rooibos Tea: An Ancient Elixir. The genesis of Rooibos tea traces back to the astute observations of naturalist Carl Thunberg. In his documentation, he noted the indigenous practice of “country people making tea” from a plant associated with rooibos or redbush.
- Africa’s Pioneering Role in International Trade. The annals of history reveal that the genesis of international trade unfolded between Africa and Asia.
- Mathematics: A Rich Heritage in African Prehistory. The roots of arithmetic delve deep into African prehistory, finding expression in the remarkable artifact known as the Lebombo bone.
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Contrary to popular belief, civilizations existed before Europeans ‘discovered’ them *gasp*. Ancient black Egyptians created the earliest numeric systemon record, and they were also the first civilization to create and solve arithmetic equations.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bh3aY2EhCQs/?tagged=blomboscave No, neanderthals were not the first species to create art. In fact, the oldest known artwork in human history was discovered in Blombos Cavein South Africa. It consisted of two pieces of engraved ochre depicting abstract designs and symbols.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVG8PmbhJuf/?taken-by=ancient_hieroglyphics According to Dr. Clyde Winters in his book The Ancient Black Civilizations of Asia, the oldest known form of writingdeveloped between 5000 and 3000 B.C. in sub-Saharan Africa. This writing system has come to be known as Proto-Saharan.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaX6bGLnLUD/?tagged=zululanguage Yup, our stone-age ancestors in sub-saharan Africa were the first human species to develop a language system. A recent scientific studyfound that every language in the world can be traced to the dialect spoken by our African ancestors over 100,000 years ago.
Although all civilizations had discovered how to use some form of medicine, ancient black Egyptians invented a concrete system of medicinethat involved schooling for practitioners and written documentation of the methods of healing used. And let’s not forget that ancient Egyptians were also the first civilization to perform surgery.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi0alP_BTtW/?tagged=mining The industrial ‘revolution’ would have never happened had it not been for Africans smelting iron over 2,500 years ago. Ancient Tanzanians had been producing carbon steel long before Britain industrialized metallurgy.
Despite the disturbing movementto prove that aliens were in fact behind the architecture of Egypt’s great pyramids (is it really that hard to believe that black people can create architectural masterpieces?), some of the world’s greatest and oldest architectural masterpieces are in Africa. The Pyramids of Giza, the Step Pyramid, the city of Great Z...
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi9eXmJlukJ/?tagged=iphonex If you own a phone, chances are that it is made out of minerals deriving from Africa- specifically the Democratic Republic of Congo. Cobalt is a mineral found in DRC that is used to make rechargeable batteries. The DRC is one of the richest countries in the world in regards to natural resource...
Ancient Egyptians invented the earliest calendar systemover 5,000 years ago. And the way that we divide our days into hours and then minutes? That is also because of Egyptians.
This one’s pretty obvious considering how many flavorful and seasoneddishes come from the motherland. Ash that was found in a South African cavehas led archaeologists to conclude that our ancestors were cooking with fire one million years ago.
- Light bulb. This is one of the pre-colonial African inventions that have changed the lives of billions of people worldwide. Lewis Latimer, an African American, holds the patent for the carbon light bulb filament that was invented in 1881.
- M-Pesa. This is one of the modern African inventions. M-Pesa allows people to transfer money quickly and easily using their mobile phones. This app was invented by Nyagaka Anyona Ouko, a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, in 2012.
- iCow. iCow was invented by Su Stephanou Kahumbu, a farmer on the outskirts of Nairobi. This app helps farmers to manage their herds via mobile phone. It allows farmers to register each cow.
- Sproxil Defender technology. This is one of the most famous West African inventions. Ashifi Gogo invented it in 2000. This technology has been used by consumers worldwide to verify the authenticity of products.
- JAWAM WASHING MACHINE. Stephen Wamukota is greatly respected in his village in western Kenya. His foot-operated washing machine has helped curb the spread of Covid-19 in his community as it reduces the need for people to use the communal tap when washing clothes.
- RONA. Fake news may be a thing of the past in Kenya, as Rona, the data analytics chatbot, can help clear any fact or detail that may be fabricated or confusing.
- RESPIRE-19. Like most African countries, Nigeria has seen a significant shortage of ventilators to treat patients with severe Covid-19 symptoms. This led to the invention of a portable automatic emergency-ventilator made from locally-sourced materials.
- WELLVIS. At some point or the other, everyone has had symptoms that could be confused with or associated with Covid-19. Issues arise, however, when an individual is uncertain that it could be Covid-19 or is not aware of the symptoms associated with the illness.
- Improved Ironing Board, Invented by Sarah Boone in 1892. The ironing board is a product that’s used possibly just as much as it’s overlooked. In the late 19th century, it was improved upon by Sarah Boone, an African American woman who was born enslaved.
- Home Security System, Co-Invented by Marie Van Brittan Brown in 1966. Before security systems became a fixture in homes, an African American nurse Marie Van Brittan Brown, devised an early security unit for her own home.
- The Three-Light Traffic Signal, Invented by Garrett Morgan in 1923. With only an elementary school education, Black inventor (and son of an enslaved parent), Garrett Morgan came up with several significant inventions, including an improved sewing machine and the gas mask.
- Refrigerated Trucks, Invented by Frederick McKinley Jones in 1940. If your refrigerator has any produce from your local grocery store, then you can credit African American inventor Frederick McKinley Jones.
Apr 23, 2019 · Here are some of the greatest, proudly African inventions and discoveries. Mathematics. Egypt. The invention of mathematics is placed firmly in African prehistory. The oldest known possible mathematical object is the Lebombo bone, which was discovered in the Lebombo Mountains of Swaziland and dated to approximately 35,000 B.C.
Dec 24, 2023 · Here are 30 amazing African inventors and the legacy they have created: 1. Philip Emeagwali. Watch this video on YouTube. Courtesy of YouTube. Philip Emeagwali was born in Akure, Nigeria. Inspired by his father who was a schoolteacher, Emeagwali overcame poverty and lack of access to technology to become a pioneering computer scientist.
