Darfur (Sudan) In the Age of Stone Architecture c. AD 1000 – 1750: Problems in historical reconstruction

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Volume 53 in the series of Cambridge Monographs in African Archaeology focuses on the old sultanate of Darfur, in the westen part of modern Sudan, and, in particular its stone architecture from c. AD 1000-1750 (before its fall to the forces of European colonialism). Proper archaeological work has yet to begin in Darfur and a full study of the known physical evidence, with the associated traditions, has yet to be completed. This volume presents a study of the physical and linguistic evidence, and oral traditions that take regional contexts into account, and therefore provides a framework for archaeological investigation. The existing literature is examined in depth to separate fact from fiction, and to suggest the most promising avenues for further research. Cover Title Page Copyright Table of Contents Plates Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Geography of Darfur 3. Historiography of Darfur 4. Oral tradition as a tool in reconstructing Darfur history 5. The Tora: Founders of Darfur civilization 6. The Daju dynasty: origins and historical outline 7. Daju sites in Darfur 8. Daju King-lists 9. Historical outline of the Tunjur Kingdom 10. Tunjur Sites in Darfur 11. The Tunjur: Evidence from the south? 12. Tunjur Sites in Wadai Appendix One 13. Tunjur King-list from Mondo (Kanem) 14. Historical outline of the Kayra Fur Kingdom 15. Kayra Fur Sites in Darfur 16. Fur King-lists from Darfur and Kordofan 17. Correspondences in the Fur King-lists prior to the reign of Sulayman Solong 18. The ‘Gaoga’ Controversy 19. The Meroitic Hypothesis and the African Iron Age 20. The Meidob Hills: The History and archaeology of an isolated culture 21. Zankor, Abu Sufyan and the Legend of the ‘Anaj’ 22. Christianity in Chad? 23. Conclusion Bibliography Plates CAMBRIDGE MONOGRAPHS IN AFRICAN ARCHAEOLOGY