An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

BBC NewsSaturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:41:47 PM
An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa
Social media is challenging long-held myths that African societies lacked advanced knowledge systems by spotlighting ancient African writing scripts. Users are sharing examples like Nsibidi and Ge'ez to prove that Africa had its own rich traditions of literacy and scholarship—countering outdated colonial narratives.
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