Emerging Scholars: The Archaeology of Islam in the Horn of Africa

Name: Emerging Scholars: The Archaeology of Islam in the Horn of Africa
Start: 2020-01-29T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-01-29T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Stryker Center

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Emerging Scholars: The Archaeology of Islam in the Horn of Africa

January 29, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Horn of Africa is home to some of the oldest Islamic traditions in the world. Despite this rich history, scholars know few details about when African societies converted to Islam. Discover why the Horn of Africa is often called Abode of Islam in this fascinating talk by PhD Candidate Madeleine Bassett.