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3/5/2026, 11:45:07 AM

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Arabic document from 17th-cent. rubbish heap confirms semi-legendary Nubian king

Link: https://phys.org/news/2026-02-arabic-document-17th-century-rubbish.html
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47227340

Arabic document from 17th-century rubbish heap confirms existence of semi-legendary Nubian king

A recent study published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa explores new historical evidence of one of pre-colonial Dongola's earliest rulers. Previously considered semi-legendary, the discovery of a document in which orders were issued in the name of King Qashqash provides evidence of his existence and details his social interactions, rulership, and the Arabization of Dongola in the Funj period.

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