Origins/The Cross and the Crescent -
africa's great civilizations

Journey with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Kenya, Egypt and beyond as he discovers the origins of man, the formation of early human societies and the creation of significant cultural and scientific achievements on the African continent.

Duration: 56 minutes and 6 seconds

Episode Number: 101

About Africa's Great Civilizations:

Beginning with Africa's ancient history as the cradle of mankind, this documentary series with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

brings to life the epic stories of both little-known and celebrated African kingdoms and cultures.

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