The Kingdom of Makuria and its Civilization

Contents

Acknowledgements

Maps

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CHAPTER ONE: Introduction

Research Methodology??

Research Methodology??

Research Outline??

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CHAPTER TWO: Concepts and Methods in the Medieval Period

Introduction??

Medieval Age Study Methodology??

Problems Studying the Medieval Period??

The Current Situation and the Future??

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CHAPTER THREE: History and Archaeology of the Kingdom of Makuria

Introduction??

Geological Typography of Upper Nubia??

Climate and Water Resources??

Plants and Livestock??

Civilizational History of the Kingdom??

Political and Administrative System??

The Religious System (Church)??

Economics and Resources??

Architecture and Arts in the Kingdom

Education and Language??

Decline and Disappearance of the Kingdom of Makuria??

CHAPTER FOUR: Previous Studies (Between the Third and Fifth Cataracts)

Introduction??

Dongola Region??

Third Cataract Region??

The Fifth Cataract Province??

Determinants of Christian Settlements??

The Components of Settlements??

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CHAPTER FIVE: The Field Studies

Introduction??

Field Study Methodology??

Survey Strategy??

Left Bank Localities??

Sites on the Right Bank??

The Sites of the Fifth Cataract Province:??

The Third Cataract Province??

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CHAPTER SIX: Analytical Study

Introduction??

Analysis and classification of Sites??

Study and Classification of Pottery??

Results and Conclusion??

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References

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