Season 6 Episode 3: The Lost Cities of Azania
History of Africa

Season 6 Episode 3: The Lost Cities of Azania

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 23, 202427 min

Hidden in the brackish estuary of the Rufiji River, one of the greatest archaeological finds of the modern era might be waiting: the remains of a still poorly understood ancient trade hub referred to in ancient texts from across the world. Rhapta, a maritime metropolis, was likely the most influential city of its region, and one which still remains enigmatic.

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Hello everyone, and welcome back to the History of Africa podcast. I'm your host, Andy. When it comes to widely shared anecdotes about an individual's love of history, perhaps there is no name bigger and more frequently invoked than that of Indiana Jones.

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While I personally never really got into the series that much, I can attest to the countless discussions I've had with others about various students, history professors, and amateur history enthusiasts alike. The romantic notion of a heroic archaeologist uncovering long lost cities and buildings and protecting the history inside from villains who would

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seek to exploit them has obviously inspired thousands of careers in history and archaeology throughout the decades since its conception. However, in our current era, it can sometimes seem like the rediscovery of lost cities may itself seem like a lost relic. Without thoroughly the world has been explored, in an era of GPS and satellite technologies,

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