The African Origin of Civilization: Myth or Reality

This is a must-read book for Africans or/and anyone with a scientific bend of history. Teaching of African history (especially in primary and secondary schools) must be shaped by works of such authors like Cheikh Anta Diop.

You cannot learn everything in school! The educational institutions are established to give everyone in that society, nation, and/or empire; a standard education. So, if you travel or move to another district, to another city, or to another nation; all of the education officials will know exactly what you learned, and will value your education, your certificate, and your diploma. I understand this. Every growing nation, empire,or civilization will teach you what they want you to know to enhance the ideology of that nation, empire, or civilization. You find this throughout history. I understand this also. I got the, 'sailing bug', for four years, from 2005-2008. I discovered that maritime history is not taught in the United States educational system. We won the American Revolution because American sailors in the northeast, called privateers, captured the British ships, and gave their weapons to George Washington and The Continental Congress. We won the War of 1812 because of the battles that our ships fought in the Atlantic Ocean, The Gulf of Mexico, The Mississippi River, and The Great Lakes. This is also not taught in school. You should also read a book called, 'COD' (as in codfish). A growing British colony had to feed itself and its sailors (privateers), and trade for goods and supplies. The unbelievable information in this book, 'COD', about how the northern British colonies used a fish to became an economic powerhouse, is not taught in school either! The book of this review, 'The Africian Origin of Civilization...' is probably one of the most glarring examples of history that you will not find in our educational system. This is a fantastic book! There are only a few places, books, or authors, where you will find this story, this history of this great Africian empire; which directly influenced the growth of future nations, empires, and civilizations!! Everybody went to, 'Egypt', to study the sciences, and to learn the, 'mysteries', of life! But, due to my spiritual unfoldment over the past 20-30 years (I study Past Lives, Dreams, and Soul Travel; see [...]), I must say, that Atlantis did exist during the same time period that this Africian civilization existed; and that Lemuria existed before both Atlantis and this Africian empire. Again, you will not learn any of this in school. So, no problem! You are an adult. Go and learrn what you feel that you need to learn. But do yourself a favor. Do not get angry at other people! People learn what they learn, and people know what they know. Always treat people kindly. Take care. Abdullah.

I highly recommend this book! Cheik dropped so much gems in this book. If I was a pirate and this was the only thing I find, I’d be satisfied. This book contains a wealth of information. You know it’s good when you have to keep going back to do research. It’s not just a book that you skim through, it’s a study guide. The author was way ahead of his time. The book is well written and detailed. This book is not a “easy” read. There were some words and names that I wasn’t familiar with. It took me some time to read it. I wasn’t expecting the book to be easy either because Cheik is no average scholar. He was a facilitator, researcher and doctor in his field. RIP Cheik and thank you for writing this valuable piece that will radically transform the way we see ourselves.

I've been wanting to get a physical copy of this book by Cheikh Anta Diop ever since I saw a video narration of the book on YouTube. I'm glad I was able to find it on Amazon, in full (as opposed to some things summarization by some unknown author trying to capitalize on his name or insert his unintelligible opinions). The book is in perfect condition. I wish the reference pictures were in color but at least they're included in the book at all! This is an excellent addition to my growing library and will be read VERY often!

Terrific book

The wealth of information in this book is astounding. C. A. Diop definitely takes a permanent place in the small group of African historians aka history revisionists. Anyone interested in Ancient Africa should start with this book. The entire book is a refutation to the so-called European and other historians, anthropologists, philosophers who have performed "scientific" and intellectual acrobatics in order to remove the African from Ancient Egypt. Mr. Diop used their own work and research and his own observations to tear apart their arguments to pieces. I only wish Mr. Diop had used more contemporary names of the ancient people and their location. Nonetheless, the book is still a treasure.

For every pan African out there ✊🏿

I was raised in Central Africa, never wished I was white but never truly proud of being black. There was hardly any reason—not even one—that could make me feel an iota of pride in Africa or black people. I was told in elementary education that African was the cradle of civilization, but I wonder if anyone, including those teachers ever believed it. The poverty, chaos, shame and disgrace of black people everywhere were so loud that such allusions seemed to be music to pacify our grieving heart. I began writing about the problems of Blacks in 2020, and so began reading extensively about Black history. When I read the first chapters of this book, I was stunned and frozen: the Egyptians who invented the arts, sciences and gave humanity civilization were blacks— not just black skinned , as though some accidental sun burn or something. They were negros. I was in disbelief. I went on the internet to find out who this guy, Dr Diop, was and to cross check the references especially the comments of Herodotus. Dr. Diop was right. The Egyptians, the great Pharoahs, the tutors of the Greeks, were Blacks like me. But how could this be? The movies, the current Egyptians residents, “established rigorous scientific and scholarly” research, etc all proof beyond any reasonable doubt(so I thought) that the ancient Egyptians were whites. The Book answered all my questions. For the first time in my life as a black man, I felt pride in being a black man. I was upset with myself that I had not found this book until 2020. I was more angry with our African leaders and Educational system who continue this date to pollute the minds of African children and have not made this book a mandatory read for ALL black children. I could care less what European scholars or caucasians have to say about this. We expect a backlash from them, don’t we? We have already heard what they wanted us to know. We do not need them anymore. The emotional and mental devastation on black people by their malicious distortion of the history of black people is enough. Yes, Africa and Black people everywhere are still in a mess. But there is power in the history of a people. The truth about the history of black people will begin the rejuvenation of black power, that same intellectual and physical power that build the ancient world. It may take decades or even centuries but black people will heal one day, and come to their senses. Dr. Diop might be gone, but his work has sowed a seed in the minds of black people the world over. If you a Black, please buy this book immediately and read. It is a difficult read, and some chapters might not be easy, but read what you can. Give this book to all your children. African educational systems should reply African history curriculum and make this a mandatory read for all African children at the Appropriate level. As my kids grow up, they will each have a copy of this book. Thank you Dr. Diop. You are a proof of Black intellectual power.

A great book by a great author

Recommend to all who question and seek to understand current and historical foundations of systemic prejudice and discrimination against Blacks and Coloureds

Sheik Anta Diop, grande pensador do século 20. Que livro fantástico!

Me encantó!! Cheikh Dios, como siempre, no defrauda.

Ho comprato il libro perché volevo avere un quadro più completo della nostra storia e mi ha aiutato moltissimo. Fondamentale per capire meglio il nostro mondo e per sfatare molti pregiudizi. Ottimo per docenti di storia e per chiunque voglia meglio comprendere l'evoluzione storico-antropologica della nostra specie.