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Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, serves as an integral port connecting travellers and merchants to the city. Did you know the city name Mogadishu is believed to be derived from the Somali words "Muuq" and "Disho" meaning "sight killer" or "blinder" due to the city's blinding beauty? Check out Merchants of Mogadishu by @its.amani.arts to learn more about Mogadishu through the eyes of the travellers who have crossed through its path. https://bit.ly/35QOgbT Artwork by @its.amani.arts #Somalia #Mogadishu #Somali #merchants #waterways #yaqut #tradespeople #travellerslife #ibnbattuta #medievalhistory #blackwriters #africanwriter #africanwriterseries #africanhistory #blackcreatives

Mans greatest invention wasn't the wheel, it was the boat. Discover how Ancient civilizations from Nigeria, Egypt and Carthage developed and refined international trade with a few pieces of wood and rope. "Waterways have always been crucial for the formation and sustainability for societies and kingdoms across the world and Ancient African societies were among the first to start utilizing them with boats." Read "Limits of the Ocean: Ancient African Boats" by ... @beccasl_ here https://bit.ly/2XGe4TE Artwork by @efe.o #Waterways #AncientEgypt #Ancienthistory #ancientboat #Carthage #internationaltrade #internationaltransport #instasail #sustainablesociety #ancientkingdom #ancientafrica #Nigerianhistory #setsail #classicsailing #sailingaway #blackcreatives #blackwriters #blackartists #Africanhistory

The Nile River inspires myths in the countries it passes through, explains @winnishh in her article "The River That Flows North." "The historical and modern descriptions of the Nile River accentuate its earthly value and mystical essence. They dignify the beauty of generational knowledge, linking the present to the past. It is through these accounts that one can form a full understanding of a society's past, present and future." Read more about how the Nile river is a source... of culture, ritual and history: https://bit.ly/39iTe22 Artwork by @a_twh #thenile #thenileriver #therivernile #nileriver #blackwriters #blackwritersofinstagram #blackcreatives #nile #egypt #sudan #ethiopia #uganda #rwanda #southsudan #burundi #blackpoets #blackpoetry #ritualtools #blackartists #blackartwork #blackartistry #supportblack #supportblackartists

Before there was a Columbus or Alexander the Great, there was 21-year-old Ibn Battuta who completed one of history's most exciting expeditions sailing from Morrocco to Mecca. He is now renowned as one of the greatest travellers of our time and has mapped out lessons and tips from his journey. Read "A gift to those who contemplate the wonders of cities and the marvels of travelling" by @odogwuibe here to discover more of the treasures he left behind https://bit.ly/3q7nns2 artwork by @sarahnuzum_

Happy New Year from us at Trad! Need a pick-me-up from all the New Years' fun? Check out this article by @omobolola_olarewaju that highlights the greatest snacks of all time. Don't believe me? Click the link in our bio to find out for yourself. Let's compare notes. What’s your favourite snack from back home? Why do you love it? Drop them in the comments below and let me know what other countries I should be visiting to tickle my tastebuds. Artwork by @a_thw... #puffpuff #africanfood #hangoverfood #newyearfood #pickmeup #carribeanfood #blackartists #africancreatives #blackfoodbloggers #africancooking #kenyanfood #nigerianfood See more